Gjó
Old Norse Dictionary - gjó
Meaning of Old Norse word "gjó"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
Old Norse word gjó can mean:gjó
- gjó
- f. [cp. Engl. gay], enjoyment, esp. in a bad sense, sensuality, Sks. 435.
- gjó
- COMPDS: gjólífi, gjólífismenn, gjómenn, gjálífi.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛁᚢ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- cp.
- compare.
- Engl.
- English.
- esp.
- especially.
- f.
- feminine.
- gl.
- glossary.
- l.
- line.
Works & Authors cited:
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)