Gat

Old Norse Dictionary - gat

Meaning of Old Norse word "gat"

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

gat: n., pl. göt, [A. S. geat and Engl. gate = entrance; Hel. gat = foramen], a hole, FmS. iii. 217, FaS. iii. 486; skrár-gat, a key-hole; lúku-gat, a trap-door; cp. the following word.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

cp.: compare.

Engl.: English.

gl.: glossary.

Hel.: Heliand.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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