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Mann-dráp

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 mann-dráp

n. murder, slaughter, Hom. 86: esp. in plur. slaughter in a fight, Fs. 9, 135, Edda 40, Fms. iii. 11, vi. 421, Hkr. i. 290, Stj. 621.

2 mann-dráp

COMPDS: manndrápalaust, manndrápsmaðr, manndrápssök, manndrápsveðr, manndrápsþing.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

mann-dráp

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
plur.
plural.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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