Fylgi

Old Norse Dictionary - fylgi

Meaning of Old Norse word "fylgi" in English.

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

fylgi Old Norse word can mean:

fylgi: n. = fylgð, help, support; vinátta ok fylgi, Ísl. ii. 125; varð Þorsteinn frægr af þessu f., Grett. 109 A; auka sér f., to win followers, Bs. i. 721; beiðslur eða f. partizanship, 869; heldr vilda ek hans f. hafa en tíu annarra, Nj. 183: mod. with the notion of energy, zeal, in backing a case.

fylgi: COMPDS: fylgi-kona, fylgilag, fylgisamr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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