Galti

Old Norse Dictionary - galti

Meaning of Old Norse word "galti" in English.

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

galti
a, m. (vide göltr), a boar, bog, Fms. iv. 58, Fas. i. 88, Gullþ. 15, Fs. 71, 141; Galt-nes, n. ‘Hog’s-ness,’ a local name; Galt-nesingr, m. a man from G., Sturl.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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