Gafle

Old Danish Dictionary - gafle

Meaning of Old Danish word "Gafle", as defined by Otto Kalkar's Dictionary of Old Danish language.

The Old Danish word Gafle can mean:

  • go. skille ad, bøje ud ad; divarico, gaifler. Col- ding, Etymol. 1388; Steph., No- mencl. Il. 475. — im. krydsende;terii, gafflede vinstenger. Colding, Etymol. 160; Nueleus latinit. 97.

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚵᛆᚠᛚᚽ
Medieval Runes were used in Denmark from 12th to 17th centuries.

Abbreviations used:

go.
gærningsord (verbum).
t.
tysk.

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