Gylfinn
Old Norse Dictionary - gylfinn
Meaning of Old Norse word "gylfinn"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gylfinn
- adj. a term of abuse, a dub. απ. λεγ., being a werewolf (?); kveðr hann vera konu níundu hverja nótt ok hefir barn borit ok kallar gylvin, þá er hann útlagr, N. G. L. i. 57; cp. gylfra.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᛚᚠᛁᚾᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- απ. λεγ.
- απαξ. λεγόμενον.
- cp.
- compare.
- dub.
- dubious.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)