Glýjari

Old Norse Dictionary - glýjari

Meaning of Old Norse word "glýjari" in English.

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

glýjari
a, m. a ‘gleeman,’ jester, Str. 68, Barl. 4.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛚᚢᛁᛅᚱᛁ
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:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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