Karl-mennska

Old Norse Dictionary - karl-mennska

Meaning of Old Norse word "karl-mennska" in English.

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

karl-mennska
u, f. manhood, valour, Nj. 176, Fs. 4, Fms. vii. 168, xi. 80, 110, passim; karlmennsku bragð, prowess, iii. 134.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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