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Fylli

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Definitions

3 definitions

1 fylli

f., older and better form fyllr, fulness, 655 xxvii. 18, Edda 52.

2 fylli

2. of food, one’s fill; vilit þér gefa mér fylli mína (my fill) af oxanum, Edda 45, 48, Karl. 321; fyllr matar eðr drykkjar, 54.

3 fylli

3. medic. hydatides.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

fylli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
medic.
medicinally.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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