Nám-gjarn
Old Norse Dictionary - nám-gjarn
Meaning of Old Norse word "nám-gjarn"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- nám-gjarn
- adj. eager to learn, Bs. i. 90, Eb. 44, Eg. 685, Ó. H. (pref.)
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚾᛅᛘ-ᚴᛁᛅᚱᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- f.
- feminine.
- pref.
- preface.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)