For-gísla
Old Norse Dictionary - for-gísla
Meaning of Old Norse word "for-gísla"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- for-gísla
- að, to give as hostage, Karl. 57, O. H. l. 65.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱ-ᚴᛁᛋᛚᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)