Gjald

Viking Language Dictionary - gjald

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "gjald"

gjald
n tribute; payment; reward; compensation; wergeld

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᚴᛁᛅᛚᛏ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᚴᛁᛆᛚᛐ

Abbreviations used:

comp
comparative (adj or adv)
n
neuter
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