fifel

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *fimfilaz. Cognate with Old Norse fífl.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfiːfel/, [ˈfiːvel]

Noun

fīfel n (nominative plural fīflu)

  1. (poetic) monster, giant

Derived terms
  • fīfelstrēam
  • fīfelwǣġ
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