Mann-skepna

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-skepna

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

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

mann-skepna
u, f. a ‘man-creature,’ poor creature, Rb. 360, Fas. iii. 644.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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