Kyn-göfigr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-göfigr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyn-göfigr" (or kyn-gǫfigr) in English.

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

kyn-göfigr (kyn-gǫfigr): adj. of noble kindred, Sks. 274, Mar.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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