Gammi

Old Norse Dictionary - gammi

Meaning of Old Norse word "gammi" in English.

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

gammi Old Norse word can mean:

gammi
1. a, m. (a Fin. word), the dwelling of a Finn, Fms. i. 8, x. 379, Fas. ii. 174: of a dwarf’s abode, Þiðr. 21; dwarfs were often confounded with Finns.
gammi
2. a, m. the gamut in music, Skálda.

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

Abbreviations used:

Fin.
Finnish.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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