Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ein-mani

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 ein-mani

(ein-mana), adj. solitary, alone, lonely; e. svá langt frá öðrum mönnum, Fas. i. 48, iii. 227: with the notion of a helpless, orphan state, þóttisk hann nú mjök e., left alone, Nj. 260; þar þú ert kominn hér e. (single-handed), Fbr. 154; ungr ok e., young and friendless, Fms. viii. 3; hversu e. (how bereft) margir fara, Sl. 48.

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Runic Inscription

ein-mani

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
sing: singular.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sl.: Sólarljóð. (A. III.)

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