Gems

Old Norse Dictionary - gems

Meaning of Old Norse word "gems" in English.

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

gems
n. a gibe, scoff, Fbr. 169, Sturl. iii. 80, BS. i. 649, Band. (MS.) 19, where masc.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
masc.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Band.
Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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