Bróðurgjǫld

Viking Language Dictionary - bróðurgjǫld

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "bróðurgjǫld"

bróðurgjǫld
n pl wergeld, ransom, or compensation for a dead brother

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᛒᚱᚢᚦᚢᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛏ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᛒᚱᚢᚦᚢᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛐ

Abbreviations used:

comp
comparative (adj or adv)
n
neuter
pl
plural
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