Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GJÖGR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 GJÖGR

f. a cleft, rift; gljúfr ok gjögrar, Bs. i. 200; rare, but still existing as the local name of a fishing-place in north-western Icel., (Gjögr, or á Gjögri), used as neut.

Similar Words

GÁ
gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

GJÖGR

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
Icel: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
Icel.: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
l.: Linnæus.
loc: local, locally.
neut.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

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