Mann-dráp

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-dráp

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

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

mann-dráp Old Norse word can mean:

mann-dráp: n. murder, slaughter, Hom. 86: esp. in plur. slaughter in a fight, Fs. 9, 135, Edda 40, Fms. iii. 11, vi. 421, Hkr. i. 290, Stj. 621.

mann-dráp: COMPDS: manndrápalaust, manndrápsmaðr, manndrápssök, manndrápsveðr, manndrápsþing.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.: especially.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

plur.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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