Maur-ildi

Old Norse Dictionary - maur-ildi

Meaning of Old Norse word "maur-ildi"

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

maur-ildi
n. [Dan. morild], a light from insects, decomposed matter, esp. in the sea; old form mauru-eldr, q. v.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
esp.
especially.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide.

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