Karl-mennska
Old Norse Dictionary - karl-mennska
Meaning of Old Norse word "karl-mennska"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- karl-mennska
- u, f. manhood, valour, Nj. 176, Fs. 4, Fms. vii. 168, xi. 80, 110, passim; karlmennsku bragð, prowess, iii. 134.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚱᛚ-ᛘᛁᚾᚾᛋᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Fs.
- Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)