Góð-gjarn
Old Norse Dictionary - góð-gjarnMeaning of Old Norse word "góð-gjarn" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- góð-gjarn
- adj. benevolent, kind, Nj. 30, Fms. i. 76, ii. 19, Bs. i. 61, 66.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚦ-ᚴᛁᛅᚱᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
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