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.)
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