GYLLA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GYLLA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛚᛚᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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