Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-fall

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-fall

n. slaughter in battle, Eg. 32, 59, 298, Nj. 44, Gullþ. 24, 25, Fms. i. 24, vi. 406, vii. 57, Ó. H. 40, passim: of sickness, Sturl. iii. 279, Ann. 1349 (of a plague or sudden death).

Similar Words

má
má-skari
Máfa-hlíð
mag-áll
mag-fyllr

Runic Inscription

mann-fall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gullþ.: Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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