Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-vitull

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-vitull

m. [Engl. wittol], a ‘wittol’ of a man, a wittol, as a term of abuse, a απ. λεγ., Ísl. ii. 340 (Heiðarv. S., but undoubtedly bearing this meaning).

Similar Words

má
má-skari
Máfa-hlíð
mag-áll
mag-fyllr

Runic Inscription

mann-vitull

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "mann-vitull" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
S.: South, Southern.
v.: vide, verb.
απ. λεγ.: απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Heiðarv. S.: Heiðarvíga Saga. (D. II.)

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