Gæfr

Old Norse Dictionary - gæfr

Meaning of Old Norse word "gæfr" in English.

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

gæfr
adj. meek, quiet, Sturl. iii. 71, Hrafn. 24, Grett. 107 A; þat er mér ok gæfast, that is pleasant to me, Fms. ii. 261.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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