Hug-gæði

Old Norse Dictionary - hug-gæði

Meaning of Old Norse word "hug-gæði" in English.

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

hug-gæði: n., fem. in Bs. i. 561, ii. 76; goodness of heart, mercy, 655 xxv. 2, Bs. i. 174, ii. 149, Stj. 155, Fms. v. 326, Þórð. 28 new Ed., Fagrsk. 29.

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

Abbreviations used:

fem.: feminine.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

Þórð.: Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)

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