Mann-hægr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hægr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-hægr"

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

mann-hægr
adj. gentle, of animals, opp. to mannýgr, Stj. 57.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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