Gagn-samr

Old Norse Dictionary - gagn-samr

Meaning of Old Norse word "gagn-samr" in English.

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

gagn-samr
adj. useful, profitable, Sturl. i. 74, Hrafn. 23, Landn. 83, Ísl. ii. 62, Stj. 92.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚴᚾ-ᛋᛅᛘᚱ
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:

Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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