Heilsu-gjöf

Old Norse Dictionary - heilsu-gjöf

Meaning of Old Norse word "heilsu-gjöf" (or heilsu-gjǫf) in English.

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

heilsu-gjöf (heilsu-gjǫf): f. a ‘gift of health,’ cure, Fas. iii. 277, Magn. 532: eccl. salvation, Stj. 141.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, heilsu-gjöf may be more accurately written as heilsu-gjǫf.

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

Abbreviations used:

eccl.: ecclesiastical.

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Magn.: Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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