Íll-þýði
Old Norse Dictionary - íll-þýði
Meaning of Old Norse word "íll-þýði"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- íll-þýði
- n. [þjóð], a rabble, gang of thieves and robbers, Fms. vii. 8, 16, Bs. i. 142, Hkr. iii. 208, Fb. ii. 349.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛚᛚ-ᚦᚢᚦᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fb.
- Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Hkr.
- Heimskringla. (E. I.)