Gaupa
Old Norse Dictionary - gaupa
Meaning of Old Norse word "gaupa"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gaupa
- u, f. the lynx, Al. 167, 168, 173, N. G. l. iii. 47, Þd. 5, Merl. 2. 61; vide hergaupa.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚢᛒᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Merl.
- Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
- Þd.
- Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)