Mann-kvæmt

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-kvæmt

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

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

mann-kvæmt
n. adj., in the phrase, þar er m. (or ekki m.), many people come there, it is frequented by guests; þar var ekki m., few people came there, it is a lonely place, Grett. 137.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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