Svefn-gaman

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-gaman

Meaning of Old Norse word "svefn-gaman" in English.

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

svefn-gaman
n. ‘dream-joy,’ poët. the night, Alm.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
poët.
poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Alm.
Alvís-mál. (A. I.)
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