Ýlir

Old Norse Dictionary - ýlir

Meaning of Old Norse word "ýlir" in English.

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

ýlir: m. the name of one of the ancient months, answering to December; Ýlir kemr annan dag viku, Rb. 1812. 72; the word is prob. related to Jól, q. v.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.: masculine.

prob.: probably.

q. v.: quod vide.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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