Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-æli

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-æli

(qs. -œli?), n. [a απ. λεγ., prob. identical with Ulf. manauli = σχημα, Phil. ii. 8], a ‘man-shape,’ hence a mannikin, as a term of contempt, cp. Germ. weibs-bild; hann var m. mikit ok veslingr, Finnb. 214.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

mann-æli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.
qs.: quasi.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.
απ. λεγ.: απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)

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