Fýla

Old Norse Dictionary - fýla

Meaning of Old Norse word "fýla"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

fýla
u, f. [fúll], foulness, stink, Fas. iii. 171, Fms. x. 213: of a person, a dirty, paltry fellow, Sturl. ii. 135; fýlur enn ekki dugandi menn, Fbr. 211; helvítis-fýlur, Niðrst. 107; fiski-fýla, q. v.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᛚᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Niðrst.
Niðrstigningar Saga. (F. III.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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