Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dýrlingr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 dýrlingr

(dýrðlingr, Hom. 115. Bs. i. 202, Fms. i. 227). m. [A. S. deôrling; Engl. darling]:—a saint, holy man; Guðs d., Ver. 1. Fms. iv. 227, 232, v. 214, Bs. i. (freq.)

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Runic Inscription

dýrlingr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
S.: South, Southern.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Ver.: Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)

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