Megin-lið

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Megin-lið

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 megin-lið

n. the main body of an army, Fms. vii. 260, viii. 315, Sturl. i. 38 (Ed. megit liðit).

Runic Inscription

ᛘᛁᚴᛁᚾ-ᛚᛁᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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