Gaman-mál

Old Norse Dictionary - gaman-mál

Meaning of Old Norse word "gaman-mál" in English.

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

gaman-mál
n. merry folk, joking, Fms. xi. 151, Ld. 306, Karl. 532.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛘᛅᚾ-ᛘᛅᛚ
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.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
➞ See all works cited in the dictionary

Also available in related dictionaries:

This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages descending from Old Norse.

Back
↑