Gabb

Old Norse Dictionary - gabb

Meaning of Old Norse word "gabb" in English.

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

gabb
n. mocking, mockery, Fms. vii. 17, 59, ix. 385, Sturl. i. 155, Sks. 247, Karl. 474, Grett. 101.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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