Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Drysil-

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 drysil-

dusil-, a term of contempt, paltry, in the COMPDS drysil-djöfull, m. a petty, paltry devil, devilkin, Fms. iii. 201, in the amusing ghost story, opp. to the big inmates of hell. drysil-hross (spelt dusil-), n. n paltry horse, Ísl. iii. 333. drysil-menni, n. a paltry, petty man, Edda (Gl.)

Similar Words

dá
dá-
dá-fallegr
dá-la
dá-leikar

Runic Inscription

drysil-

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "drysil-" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
sing: singular.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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