Tann-gnjóstr

Old Norse Dictionary - tann-gnjóstr

Meaning of Old Norse word "tann-gnjóstr" in English.

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

tann-gnjóstr
and tann-grisnir, m. ‘tooth-gnasher,’ the name of the goat, Edda; as a nickname, Korm.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
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