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Mann-kvæmt

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1 mann-kvæmt

n. adj., in the phrase, þar er m. (or ekki m.), many people come there, it is frequented by guests; þar var ekki m., few people came there, it is a lonely place, Grett. 137.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

mann-kvæmt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
freq
frequent, frequently.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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