Garmr

Old Norse Dictionary - garmr

Meaning of Old Norse word "garmr" in English.

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

garmr Old Norse word can mean:

garmr
m. the name of a dog in the mythol. Edda, Vsp.
garmr
2. a tatter, rag, pl. garmar. rags; so also fata-garmar, hence metaph. in addressing any one, garmrinn, poor wretch! cp. tetrið! ræfillinn!

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mythol.
mythology, mythologically.
cp.
compare.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Vsp.
Völuspá. (A. I.)
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