Mann-heimar

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-heimar

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

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

mann-heimar
m. pl. ‘Man’s-home,’ the abode of men, ἡ οἰκουμένη, opp. to Goð-heimar, Hkr. i. 14 (Yngl. S.)

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

Abbreviations used:

gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
opp.
opposed.
pl.
plural.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Yngl. S.
Ynglinga Saga. (C. II.)
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