Hús-göngull
Old Norse Dictionary - hús-göngull
Meaning of Old Norse word "hús-göngull" (or hús-gǫngull)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hús-göngull (hús-gǫngull)
- adj. making many visits, Grett. 96.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, hús-göngull may be more accurately written as hús-gǫngull.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᛋ-ᚴᚢᚾᚴᚢᛚᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)