Vændis-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - vændis-maðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vændis-maðr" in English.

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

vændis-maðr
m. a miscreant; þjóf ok vændis-mann, Fms. ix. 380 (v. l.), Karl. 71, Róm. 184, Þorst. Síðu H. 12.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Þorst. Síðu H.
Þorsteins Saga Síðu-Hallssonar. (D. II.)
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