Mann-fólk

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-fólk

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-fólk"

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

mann-fólk
n. ‘man-folk,’ mankind, Hkr. i. 5, 9, Fas. i. 391, Edda 43, Fms. i. 24, Eg. 47, Edda 147 (pref.), Hkr. ii. 267, (but land-fólkit, Ó. H. 162, l. c.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
l. c.
loco citato.
n.
neuter.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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