Mann-hringr
Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hringr
Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-hringr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mann-hringr
- m. a circle, ring of men, Orkn. 112, Eg. 88, Fms. ii. 174, x. 229, Ó. H. 177, Stj. 415, Bs. i. 629, 633.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᚼᚱᛁᚾᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)