Gull-hús

Old Norse Dictionary - gull-hús

Meaning of Old Norse word "gull-hús" in English.

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

gull-hús
n. a treasure house, Fms. x. 172: a jewel chest, Sturl. ii. 108 (of a lady), Stj. 438. 1 Sam. vi. 15.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

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