Fyrir-fólk

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-fólk

Meaning of Old Norse word "fyrir-fólk" in English.

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

fyrir-fólk
n. great folk, persons of distinction, Hkr. ii. 381.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
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