Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Manga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 manga

að, to trade as a ‘monger,’ to barter, chaffer, Str. 26, Karl. 323: þeir mönguðu (bartered) um hross við Skíða, Sturl. ii. 170; kaup-manga, i. 171: metaph. to biggle, beg, manga til við e-n, brings við hörn at manga, Kormak.

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Runic Inscription

manga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
contr.: contracted.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
p.: page.
Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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