Mann-vandr

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-vandr

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

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

mann-vandr Old Norse word can mean:

mann-vandr
adj. difficult, requiring a man, Fms. xi. 137.
mann-vandr
2. particular as to choice of a husband, of a lady, Nj. 48, Band. 29 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Band.
Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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