Fleymingr

Old Norse Dictionary - fleymingr

Meaning of Old Norse word "fleymingr" in English.

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

fleymingr
m. [flaumr], jest, sport, in the phrase, hafa e-t í fleymingi, to make sport of, 655 xxxii. 15, Hkr. ii. 187, Grett. 95 A, Sturl. passim; sometimes spelt flymingi or flæmingi, but less correct.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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