Líf-göfugr

Old Norse Dictionary - líf-göfugr

Meaning of Old Norse word "líf-göfugr" (or líf-gǫfugr) in English.

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

líf-göfugr (líf-gǫfugr)
adj. leading a noble life, Greg. 54.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
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