Gang-fasta

Old Norse Dictionary - gang-fasta

Meaning of Old Norse word "gang-fasta" in English.

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

gang-fasta
(Gagn-f.), u, f. the Rogation-fast, in the Rogation-week, Vm. 94, N. G. L. i. 17.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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