Gin

Old Norse Dictionary - gin

Meaning of Old Norse word "gin"

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

Old Norse word gin can mean:gin

gin: n. [A. S. gin], the mouth (Germ. rachen) of beasts, Edda 42, Al. 37, FmS. vi. 165; ulfs-gin, BS. i. (in a verse), passim.

gin: COMPDS: ginfaxi, ginfjara, ginkefli, ginkeyptr, ginklofi, ginljótr.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Germ.: German.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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