Mann-spell
Old Norse Dictionary - mann-spell
Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-spell"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mann-spell
- n. destruction of life, Eg. 278, Orkn. 108, Fms. viii. 351.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᛋᛒᛁᛚᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)