Sann-göfugr
Old Norse Dictionary - sann-göfugr
Meaning of Old Norse word "sann-göfugr" (or sann-gǫfugr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- sann-göfugr (sann-gǫfugr)
- adj. truly noble, Bs. i. 134.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, sann-göfugr may be more accurately written as sann-gǫfugr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛅᚾᚾ-ᚴᚢᚠᚢᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)