Hug-góðr
Old Norse Dictionary - hug-góðr
Meaning of Old Norse word "hug-góðr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hug-góðr
- adj. kind-hearted, merciful, O. H. L. 30, Fms. ii. 94, Bs. i. 166: cheerful, Sks. 446.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚴ-ᚴᚢᚦᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)