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.)
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