Gella

Old Norse Dictionary - gella

Meaning of Old Norse word "gella" in English.

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

gella
d, [A. S. gellan], to yell, esp. of wild beasts, Hkr. i. 229, Ísl. ii. 170, Karl. 140, BS. ii. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
esp.
especially.
l.
line.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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