Kvenn-gildr

Old Norse Dictionary - kvenn-gildr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kvenn-gildr"

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

kvenn-gildr
adj., opp. to karlgildr, q. v.: in the phrase, k. úmagi, a half pauper, who can do something for himself, Vm. 52, D. I. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
opp.
opposed.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

D. I.
Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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