For-gísl
Old Norse Dictionary - for-gísl
Meaning of Old Norse word "for-gísl"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- for-gísl
- m. a hostage, Karl. 79.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱ-ᚴᛁᛋᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)