Mænir

Old Norse Dictionary - mænir

Meaning of Old Norse word "mænir" in English.

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

mænir: m., i. e. mœnir, [Dan. mönning], the ridge of a house, Fs. 42, Ísl. ii. 194, Sks. 146, Skíða R. 179; hús-mænir, q. v. mænir-áss, m. the ridge-rafter.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

i. e.: id est.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

q. v.: quod vide.

R.: Rimur.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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