Mannvits-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary - mannvits-lauss

Meaning of Old Norse word "mannvits-lauss" in English.

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

mannvits-lauss
-lítill, adj. artless, with little wit, Sks. 45, Krók. 43.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Krók.
Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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