Mænir

Old Norse Dictionary - mænir

Meaning of Old Norse word "mænir"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

mænir
m., i. e. mœnir, [Dan. mönning], the ridge of a house, Fs. 42, Ísl. ii. 194, Sks. 146, Skíða R. 179; hús-mænir, q. v. mænir-áss, m. the ridge-rafter.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᛁᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
i. e.
id est.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
R.
Rimur.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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