Fólska

Old Norse Dictionary - fólska

Meaning of Old Norse word "fólska" in English.

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

fólska Old Norse word can mean:

fólska
u, f. foolishness, often with the notion of madness, impudence, Fms. iii. 167, ix. 405, Sks. 623, Ísl. ii. 84.
fólska
COMPDS: fólskuför, fólskuorð, fólskuverk.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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