Gaupa

Old Norse Dictionary - gaupa

Meaning of Old Norse word "gaupa" in English.

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

gaupa
u, f. the lynx, Al. 167, 168, 173, N. G. l. iii. 47, Þd. 5, Merl. 2. 61; vide hergaupa.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Merl.
Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Þd.
Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)
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