Frænd-göfugr
Old Norse Dictionary - frænd-göfugr
Meaning of Old Norse word "frænd-göfugr" (or frænd-gǫfugr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- frænd-göfugr (frænd-gǫfugr)
- adi. having distinguished kinsmen, Sturl. i. 30.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, frænd-göfugr may be more accurately written as frænd-gǫfugr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚱᛅᚾᛏ-ᚴᚢᚠᚢᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
Works & Authors cited:
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)