Mein-semi

Old Norse Dictionary - mein-semi

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

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

mein-semi
f. = meinsemd, disease, Eg. 587, Bs. i. 351, 352: ill-will, chicanery, (mod.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
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