Mis-ferli

Old Norse Dictionary - mis-ferli

Meaning of Old Norse word "mis-ferli"

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

mis-ferli
n. a mishap, mischance, = slysferli, Gþl. 482, Sturl. ii. 51: misconduct, Bs. ii. 70.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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