ᚷ
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Translingual
Etymology
Possibly derived directly from the Latin X.
Letter
ᚷ
- A letter of the Runic alphabet, present in the Elder Fuþark and the Anglo-Saxon Fuþorc (called ġifu). Represents /j/ and is reconstructed as *gebō, associated with gifts or generosity.
Old English
Pronunciation
Letter
ᚷ (ġ)
- the seventh letter of the Old English runic alphabet, representing ⟨g⟩ and ⟨ġ⟩ and pronounced ġiefu (“gift”)
- The Old English rune poem
- ᚷ gumena byþ, glenġ and herenys...
- Gift of men is an honor and a praise...
- The Old English rune poem