Gylfinn

Old Norse Dictionary - gylfinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "gylfinn" in English.

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

gylfinn: adj. a term of abuse, a dub. απ. λεγ., being a werewolf (?); kveðr hann vera konu níundu hverja nótt ok hefir barn borit ok kallar gylvin, þá er hann útlagr, N. G. L. i. 57; cp. gylfra.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

απ. λεγ.: απαξ. λεγόμενον.

cp.: compare.

dub.: dubious.

L.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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