Geir-nagli

Old Norse Dictionary - geir-nagli

Meaning of Old Norse word "geir-nagli" in English.

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

geir-nagli
a, m. the nail fastening a spear’s head to the shaft, Grett. 123, Gþl. 105, Fas. i. 239, Gísl. 11.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
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