Meiðzl

Old Norse Dictionary - meiðzl

Meaning of Old Norse word "meiðzl" in English.

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

meiðzl: or meizl, mod. meiðsli, n., mostly in pl. bodily hurts, injuries, mutilation. Sturl. ii. 181, Korm. 216, Fms. vii. 185 (v. l.), Bs. i. 530; meizla-högg, -sár, Fas. i. 331, iii. 33; meizla-laust, Fms. ii. 276.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)

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

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