Elds-gangr

Old Norse Dictionary - elds-gangr

Meaning of Old Norse word "elds-gangr" in English.

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

elds-gangr
m. the raging of fire, Fms. i. 128, x. 29, Sturl. iii. 132, Bs. i. 327, Orkn. 368, 458, Sks. 141.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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