Mann-raun

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mann-raun

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 mann-raun

f. a trial; í hverri m. ok þraut, Clem. 45; Dróttinn tók á sik allar mannraunir, all human trials, 623. 19:—trial, danger, jafn hinum fremstu í öllum mannraunum, perils, dangerous tasks, Eg. 21, Bs. i. 638; koma í mannraunir, perils, Al. 61; þú þorir lítt í nánd at koma þegar er nokkur er m. í, Fær. 30; röskr í öllum mannraunum, Fs. 3, 120:—experience, lítillar skynsemdar ætli þér mik ok enga mannraun kunna, Fms. vi. 53:—trial, adversity, þá, or hann misti Ljóts sonar síns, var þat þó mannraun en þetta engi, Þorst. Síðu H. 174.

Runic Inscription

ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᚱᛅᚢᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv
adverb.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Þorst. Síðu H.
Þorsteins Saga Síðu-Hallssonar. (D. II.)

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