Mann-hætta

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hætta

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-hætta"

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

mann-hætta
u, f. = mannháski, Lv. 53, Korm. 80, Hkr. ii. 26, Bs. i. 621; mannhættu-laust, without danger of life, Eb. 118.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
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