Mann-hefnd

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hefnd

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

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

mann-hefnd
f. blood revenge, Fs. 73, Nj. 57; fébætr eða mannhefndir, 165, Lv. 68; mannhefnda laust.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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