Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gyrðill

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gyrðill

m. [A. S. gyrdels; Engl. girdle; O. H. G. kartil; Germ. gürtel]:—a girdle, purse, from being worn on the belt, Gísl. 149, Post. 656 C. 18. gyrðil-skeggi, a, m. ‘girdle-beard,’ a nickname, Landn.

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Runic Inscription

gyrðill

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "gyrðill" 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.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
O. H. G.: Old High German.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Gísl.: Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)

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