Mann-dómr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-dómr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-dómr"

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

Old Norse word mann-dómr can mean:mann-dómr

mann-dómr
m. manhood, humanity, human nature, Edda 149 (pref.), Pr. 465, Gþl. 40, Sks. 688; taka á sik manndóm, of the Incarnation, Barl. 27, 168.
mann-dómr
II. manliness, prowess, Nj. 176, Al. 83, Fms. ix. 333.
mann-dómr
2. humanity, goodness, generosity, Fms. i. 222; engan manndóm né hjálp vildu bygðar menn sýna þeim, 197; sýna e-m manndóm, to shew kindness towards, Bs. i. 35.
mann-dómr
COMPDS: manndómsást, manndómsleysi, manndómsmaðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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