Mann-kostir

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-kostir

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

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

mann-kostir
m. pl. human virtues, good qualities; dýrligir mannkostir, Orkn. 160; hann talði upp fyrir henni mannkosti Ólafs konungs, Hkr. ii. 86, Al. 87, Mar. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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