Mann-dauðr
Old Norse Dictionary - mann-dauðr
Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-dauðr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mann-dauðr
- m., later mann-dauði, a, m., dat. manndauðnum, Fms. x. 212:—loss of life, mortality, Eg. 98 new Ed., Fms. x. 211, Bs. i. 31, Ann. passim.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᛏᛅᚢᚦᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- dat.
- dative.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Ann.
- Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)