Sonargjǫld

Viking Language Dictionary - sonargjǫld

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "sonargjǫld"

sonargjǫld
n pl wergeld, ransom, or compensation for a dead son

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᛋᚢᚾᛅᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛏ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᛌᚢᚿᛆᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛐ

Abbreviations used:

comp
comparative (adj or adv)
n
neuter
pl
plural
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