Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-dómr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

4 definitions

1 mann-dómr

m. manhood, humanity, human nature, Edda 149 (pref.), Pr. 465, Gþl. 40, Sks. 688; taka á sik manndóm, of the Incarnation, Barl. 27, 168.

2 mann-dómr

II. manliness, prowess, Nj. 176, Al. 83, Fms. ix. 333.

3 mann-dómr

2. humanity, goodness, generosity, Fms. i. 222; engan manndóm né hjálp vildu bygðar menn sýna þeim, 197; sýna e-m manndóm, to shew kindness towards, Bs. i. 35.

4 mann-dómr

COMPDS: manndómsást, manndómsleysi, manndómsmaðr.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

mann-dómr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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