Ginnungr

Old Norse Dictionary - ginnungr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ginnungr" in English.

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

ginnungr
m. a juggler, jester, Fs. 87, Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
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