Gan

Old Norse Dictionary - gan

Meaning of Old Norse word "gan"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

gan
n. frenzy, frantic gestures; fara með hlátri ok gani, Nj. 220; hon hljóp með ópi miklu ok gani, Fas. iii. 177.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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