Mein-samr

Old Norse Dictionary - mein-samr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mein-samr" in English.

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

mein-samr
adj. evil, noxious, of things and persons, Stj. 483, Landn. 212 (of a witch): vexatious.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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