Gambra

Old Norse Dictionary - gambra

Meaning of Old Norse word "gambra" in English.

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

gambra: að, to brag, bluster, Glúm. 332, Al. 138, 655 xiii. A. B, Grett. 134 A, Fms. xi. 147:—to prate, Stj. 401. Judges ix. 38; við höfum tíðum gambrað Geir, um götu kræktir saman, Sig. Pét. Ný Fél. vii. 194.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Fél.: Félags-rit.

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Ný Fél.: Ný Félags-rit.

Sig. Pét.: Sigurðr Pétrsson.

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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