Göfug-látr
Old Norse Dictionary - göfug-látr
Meaning of Old Norse word "göfug-látr" (or gǫfug-látr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- göfug-látr (gǫfug-látr)
- adj. worshipful, generous, Fms. viii. 2, Fas. ii. 105: as the name of a king (= great), Ýt. 25.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, göfug-látr may be more accurately written as gǫfug-látr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚠᚢᚴ-ᛚᛅᛏᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)