Geis

Old Norse Dictionary - geis

Meaning of Old Norse word "geis" in English.

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

geis
n. [M. H. G. gis = yeast], boasting, Fbr. 99 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
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