Mein-semd

Old Norse Dictionary - mein-semd

Meaning of Old Norse word "mein-semd"

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

mein-semd
f. pain, hurt, Barl. 201, Greg. 10, Stj. 97: illness, disease, Magn. 516.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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