Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vánar-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vánar-maðr

m. a man who has a hope of being saved, Bs. i. 113, Mar.: an alms-man, beggar, = úmagi (q. v.), N. G. L. i. 211; ef maðr færir þá konu af landi er vánar maðr manns er, 212.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vánar-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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