Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Smyrsl

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 smyrsl

n. pl. [Dan. smörelse], ointment; ilmr smyrsla ok jurta, Magn. 530; búa s., Rb. 82; dýrlig s., spices, N. T., Vídal.: for wounds, Fms. iii. 73, Fas. ii. 116, Barl. 136; smyrsla-buðkr, Fas. iii. 309.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

smyrsl

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Magn.: Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
N. T.: New Testament.
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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