Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-margr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mann-margr

adj. having many men; esp. in neut., hafa mannmargt, to have many people, forces, Nj. 254, 259, Fms. i. 290, Fs. 183: compar., hafa mannfleira, to have more men, followers, Glúm. 345, Fms. vi. 106, xi. 237; hann var miklu mannfleiri þar á nesinu, Orkn. 307.

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Runic Inscription

mann-margr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
compar.: comparative.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
neut.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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