Kyn-göfigr
Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-göfigr
Meaning of Old Norse word "kyn-göfigr" (or kyn-gǫfigr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- kyn-göfigr (kyn-gǫfigr)
- adj. of noble kindred, Sks. 274, Mar.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, kyn-göfigr may be more accurately written as kyn-gǫfigr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚾ-ᚴᚢᚠᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Mar.
- Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)