Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-kyn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-kyn

n. mankind, N. G. L. iii. 299, Stj. 41, 371, Pass., Vídal. passim: a race, offspring, allt þat m. er frá honum kom, Ver. 6; frá þeim kom mart m., 19: kind of people, H. E. i. 526.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

mann-kyn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Ver.: Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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