Gaman-mál
Old Norse Dictionary - gaman-mál
Meaning of Old Norse word "gaman-mál"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gaman-mál
- n. merry folk, joking, Fms. xi. 151, Ld. 306, Karl. 532.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛘᛅᚾ-ᛘᛅᛚ
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.)
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)