Gat

Old Norse Dictionary - gat

Meaning of Old Norse word "gat" in English.

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

gat
n., pl. göt, [A. S. geat and Engl. gate = entrance; Hel. gat = foramen], a hole, FmS. iii. 217, FaS. iii. 486; skrár-gat, a key-hole; lúku-gat, a trap-door; cp. the following word.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
cp.
compare.
Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
Hel.
Heliand.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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