Nám-gjarn

Old Norse Dictionary - nám-gjarn

Meaning of Old Norse word "nám-gjarn" in English.

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

nám-gjarn
adj. eager to learn, Bs. i. 90, Eb. 44, Eg. 685, Ó. H. (pref.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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