Gýgr

Old Icelandic Dictionary - gýgr

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "gýgr" in English.

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

gýgr: (gen. -jar, pl. -jar), f. giantess, hag (þar bjó ein gýgr).

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚴᚱ

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

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