Gums

Old Norse Dictionary - gums

Meaning of Old Norse word "gums" in English.

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

gums: n. [cp. Swed. gumse = a ram], mockery, raillery, Nj. 220.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.: compare.

n.: neuter.

Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors cited:

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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