Mann-hæð

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hæð

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

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

mann-hæð
f. a man’s height, as a measure, Sturl. i. 118, Bs. i. 347.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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