Browse by Letter
Language
Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hreysta

Back to Letter H
Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hreysta

t, to make valiant, Finnb. 332; h. sik, to comfort oneself, cheer oneself up, Grett. 138.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hreysta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "hreysta" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.

Works & Authors

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

View All Sources →