Forgísl

Old Icelandic Dictionary - forgísl

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "forgísl" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

forgísl
m. hostage.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱᚴᛁᛋᛚ

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

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