Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-kostir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-kostir

m. pl. human virtues, good qualities; dýrligir mannkostir, Orkn. 160; hann talði upp fyrir henni mannkosti Ólafs konungs, Hkr. ii. 86, Al. 87, Mar. passim.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

mann-kostir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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