Hug-gæði

Old Norse Dictionary - hug-gæði

Meaning of Old Norse word "hug-gæði"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

hug-gæði
n., fem. in Bs. i. 561, ii. 76; goodness of heart, mercy, 655 xxv. 2, Bs. i. 174, ii. 149, Stj. 155, Fms. v. 326, Þórð. 28 new Ed., Fagrsk. 29.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚴ-ᚴᛅᚦᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

fem.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fagrsk.
Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þórð.
Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)
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