Guð-gjöf
Old Norse Dictionary - guð-gjöfMeaning of Old Norse word "guð-gjöf" (or guð-gjǫf) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- guð-gjöf (guð-gjǫf)
- f. a gift of God, Mar.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, guð-gjöf may be more accurately written as guð-gjǫf.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚦ-ᚴᛁᚢᚠ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Mar.
- Maríu Saga. (F. III.)