Smyrsl

Old Norse Dictionary - smyrsl

Meaning of Old Norse word "smyrsl" in English.

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

smyrsl: n. pl. [Dan. smörelse], ointment; ilmr smyrsla ok jurta, Magn. 530; búa s., Rb. 82; dýrlig s., spices, n. T., Vídal.: for wounds, Fms. iii. 73, Fas. ii. 116, Barl. 136; smyrsla-buðkr, Fas. iii. 309.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

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

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Magn.: Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)

N. T.: New Testament.

Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)

Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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