Mann-vænn

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-vænn

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

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

mann-vænn
adj. hopeful, promising, of a young person, Eg. 514, Fms. i. 20, vi. 443.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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