Kyn-fylgja

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-fylgja

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyn-fylgja" in English.

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

kyn-fylgja: u, f. a family characteristic, peculiarity, Sturl. iii. 183, Landn. 276, Bs. i. 196, Barl. passim: a family genius, Fas. i. 122, (see fylgja): kindred, Sks. 48; kynfylgju-spell, a spell in a family, H. E. i. 247, 248.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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