Mann-metnaðr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-metnaðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-metnaðr"

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

mann-metnaðr
m. ambition, Edda 145 (pref.), Hom. (St.) 50.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
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