Haf-gúfa

Old Norse Dictionary - haf-gúfa

Meaning of Old Norse word "haf-gúfa" in English.

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

haf-gúfa
u, m. a mermaid, Sks. 138, Fas. ii. 249, Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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