Mann-fólk

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-fólk

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

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

mann-fólk: n. ‘man-folk,’ mankind, Hkr. i. 5, 9, Fas. i. 391, Edda 43, Fms. i. 24, Eg. 47, Edda 147 (pref.), Hkr. ii. 267, (but land-fólkit, Ó. H. 162, l. c.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

l. c.: loco citato.

n.: neuter.

pref.: preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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