Mann-margr
Old Norse Dictionary - mann-margrMeaning of Old Norse word "mann-margr" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mann-margr
- adj. having many men; esp. in neut., hafa mannmargt, to have many people, forces, Nj. 254, 259, Fms. i. 290, Fs. 183: compar., hafa mannfleira, to have more men, followers, Glúm. 345, Fms. vi. 106, xi. 237; hann var miklu mannfleiri þar á nesinu, Orkn. 307.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᛘᛅᚱᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- compar.
- comparative.
- esp.
- especially.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
- neut.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Fs.
- Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
- Glúm.
- Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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