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GJÓ

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 GJÓ

f. [cp. Engl. gay], enjoyment, esp. in a bad sense, sensuality, Sks. 435.

2 GJÓ

COMPDS: gjólífi, gjólífismenn, gjómenn, gjálífi.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

GJÓ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "GJÓ" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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