Smyrsl
Old Norse Dictionary - smyrsl
Meaning of Old Norse word "smyrsl"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- smyrsl
- n. pl. [Dan. smörelse], ointment; ilmr smyrsla ok jurta, Magn. 530; búa s., Rb. 82; dýrlig s., spices, n. T., Vídal.: for wounds, Fms. iii. 73, Fas. ii. 116, Barl. 136; smyrsla-buðkr, Fas. iii. 309.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛘᚢᚱᛋᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- Dan.
- Danish.
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
- pl.
- plural.
Works & Authors cited:
- Barl.
- Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Magn.
- Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
- N. T.
- New Testament.
- Rb.
- Rímbegla. (H. III.)
- Vídal.
- Vídalíns-Postilla.