Mann-hringr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-hringr

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

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

mann-hringr
m. a circle, ring of men, Orkn. 112, Eg. 88, Fms. ii. 174, x. 229, Ó. H. 177, Stj. 415, Bs. i. 629, 633.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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