See also: fifl and fífl-

Icelandic

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Etymology

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From Old Norse fífl, from Proto-Germanic *fimfilaz. Cognate with Icelandic fimbul- (mighty, great) and Old English fifel (monster, giant).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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fífl n (genitive singular fífls, nominative plural fífl)

  1. fool, idiot, buffoon

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Old Norse

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *fimfilaz. Cognate with Old Norse fimbul- (mighty, great) and Old English fifel (monster, giant).

Noun

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fífl n

  1. monster; giant
  2. fool, idiot, buffoon

Descendants

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  • Icelandic: fífl, féfl
  • Old Swedish: fifl (idiocy)