Mann-fár

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-fár

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

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

mann-fár
adj. having few men; hón er mannfá, has but few inhabitants, Stj.: neut., mannfátt, few people, Fms. vi. 207, vii. 312.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
neut.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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