Gjaf-laust

Old Norse Dictionary - gjaf-laust

Meaning of Old Norse word "gjaf-laust" in English.

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

gjaf-laust
n. adj. ‘gift-less,’ without gift, Sturl. ii. 145, Fms. vii. 106.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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