Dýrlingr

Old Norse Dictionary - dýrlingr

Meaning of Old Norse word "dýrlingr" in English.

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

dýrlingr: (dýrðlingr, Hom. 115. BS. i. 202, FmS. i. 227). m. [A. S. deôrling; Engl. darling]:—a saint, holy man; Guðs d., Ver. 1. FmS. iv. 227, 232, v. 214, BS. i. (freq.)

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Engl.: English.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

S.: Saga.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Ver.: Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)

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