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.
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