Hrot-gás

Old Norse Dictionary - hrot-gás

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrot-gás" in English.

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

hrot-gás
f. [Dan. rodgaas; Norse rotgaas; Orkn. rood-goose]:—a barnacle-goose, Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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