Fiski-karl
Old Norse Dictionary - fiski-karlMeaning of Old Norse word "fiski-karl" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- fiski-karl
- m. a fisherman, Fas. i. 6: metaph. a spider = dordingull, q. v.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᛁᛋᚴᛁ-ᚴᛅᚱᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- metaph.
- metaphorical, metaphorically.
- q. v.
- quod vide.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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