Heiman-gjöf
Old Norse Dictionary - heiman-gjöfMeaning of Old Norse word "heiman-gjöf" (or heiman-gjǫf) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- heiman-gjöf (heiman-gjǫf)
- f. = heimanfylgja, Jb. 118.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, heiman-gjöf may be more accurately written as heiman-gjǫf.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛁᛘᛅᚾ-ᚴᛁᚢᚠ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Jb.
- Jóns-bók. (B. III.)