Kyrpingr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyrpingr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyrpingr" in English.

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

kyrpingr
m. [korpa], a weakling (?), as abuse, Edda ii. 495; aldrei göri ek þik líkan öðrum kyrpingum, Grett. 94 A, B.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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