Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GYLLA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 GYLLA

ð or t, [gull], to gild, Nj. 123, 125, Hkr. ii. 32, Fms. x. 320, xi. 128, Stj. 306; gylla hóli, to flatter, Finnb. 340, Fms. iv. 103; metaph. of the sun’s rays, Bb. 2. 30: part. gyldr, golden, Fs. 90, 122.

Similar Words

GÁ
gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

GYLLA

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bb.: Búnaðar-bálkr.
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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