Mann-dauðr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-dauðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-dauðr" in English.

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

mann-dauðr
m., later mann-dauði, a, m., dat. manndauðnum, Fms. x. 212:—loss of life, mortality, Eg. 98 new Ed., Fms. x. 211, Bs. i. 31, Ann. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

dat.
dative.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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