Gabb
Old Norse Dictionary - gabb
Meaning of Old Norse word "gabb"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gabb
- n. mocking, mockery, Fms. vii. 17, 59, ix. 385, Sturl. i. 155, Sks. 247, Karl. 474, Grett. 101.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛒᛒ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)