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.)