Van-ýfli

Old Norse Dictionary - van-ýfli

Meaning of Old Norse word "van-ýfli" in English.

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

van-ýfli: n. pl. [the latter part of this compd has preserved the uncontracted form, answering to Goth. ubils = íllr, q. v.; cp. Engl. evil and contr. ill]:—chronic ailments; þessi vanýrli skaltú hafa á þínum hag, Sks. 360 B. vanyfla-sótt, f. habitual illness = vanasótt; kom v. hans at honum, Sks. 706 B (of king Saul’s insanity).

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

Abbreviations used:

contr.: contracted.

cp.: compare.

Engl.: English.

f.: feminine.

gl.: glossary.

Goth.: Gothic.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

q. v.: quod vide.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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