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.)