Gagn-samr
Old Norse Dictionary - gagn-samr
Meaning of Old Norse word "gagn-samr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gagn-samr
- adj. useful, profitable, Sturl. i. 74, Hrafn. 23, Landn. 83, Ísl. ii. 62, Stj. 92.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚴᚾ-ᛋᛅᛘᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Hrafn.
- Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
- Landn.
- Landnáma. (D. I.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)