Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Megna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

3 definitions

1 megna

1. að, [megn], to be able, have strength to do a thing: þó ek megni minna en einhverr yðar, Grett. 98; munu vér ekki megna at berjask við þá tólf, Fas. i. 422: mod. with dat., eg megna því ekki.

2 megna

II. reflex. to get strength; at hans ríki mætti megnask. to wax strong, Fms. viii. 204; hversu mjök megnaðisk ok aukaðisk Guðs réttr, x. 301; en er synir þeirra tóku at megnask, when their sons grew up to be men, Orkn. 132; eptir þetta megnaðisk sóttin, Eb. 264.

3 megna

2. u, f. a bitter, strong taste.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

megna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dat.: dative.
f.: feminine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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