Gin

Old Norse Dictionary - gin

Meaning of Old Norse word "gin" in English.

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

gin Old Norse word can mean:

gin
n. [A. S. gin], the mouth (Germ. rachen) of beasts, Edda 42, Al. 37, FmS. vi. 165; ulfs-gin, BS. i. (in a verse), passim.
gin
COMPDS: ginfaxi, ginfjara, ginkefli, ginkeyptr, ginklofi, ginljótr.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Germ.
German.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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