Gylfinn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gylfinn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gylfinn

adj. a term of abuse, a dub. απ. λεγ., being a werewolf (?); kveðr hann vera konu níundu hverja nótt ok hefir barn borit ok kallar gylvin, þá er hann útlagr, N. G. L. i. 57; cp. gylfra.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛚᚠᛁᚾᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
dub.
dubious.
p.
page.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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