Mar-gýgr

Old Norse Dictionary - mar-gýgr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mar-gýgr" in English.

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

mar-gýgr
f. a mermaid, sea-ogress (see gýgr), Fms. iv. 56, Ann. 1329, Sks. 169, Grett. 93 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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