Gella
Old Norse Dictionary - gellaMeaning 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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