Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lands-megin

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lands-megin

n. the ‘main’ of the land, main power, regarding strength or area, Fms. iv. 119, vii. 183, Eg. 50; landsmegin hans (his kingdom) er oss fjarri, Ó. H. 85.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lands-megin

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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