Kyn-fylgja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kyn-fylgja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kyn-fylgja

u, f. a family characteristic, peculiarity, Sturl. iii. 183, Landn. 276, Bs. i. 196, Barl. passim: a family genius, Fas. i. 122, (see fylgja): kindred, Sks. 48; kynfylgju-spell, a spell in a family, H. E. i. 247, 248.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚾ-ᚠᚢᛚᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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