Where does “gýgur” come from?
gýgur (Icelandic) comes from Old Norse gýgr — A giantess.
gýgur (Icelandic): troll-woman, ogress
Definitions
- troll-woman, ogress
Ancestry of “gýgur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | gýgr | A giantess |
gýgur (Icelandic) comes from Old Norse gýgr — A giantess.
gýgur (Icelandic): troll-woman, ogress
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | gýgr | A giantess |