"Virfir" meaning in Old Norse

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Proper name

Forms: Virfis [genitive]
Etymology: Possibly related to Old Frisian verver (“dyer”), thus meaning “The Dyer”, or created as a rhyme for Skirfir. Etymology templates: {{cog|ofs|verver||dyer}} Old Frisian verver (“dyer”) Head templates: {{head|non|proper nouns|g=m|g2=|head=|tr=}} Virfir m
  1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf Tags: Norse, masculine Categories (topical): Norse mythology
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