Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hermd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 hermd

f. vexation, anger, Barl. 115 (v. l.), Hkv. i. 47.

2 hermd

COMPDS: hermdar-orð (Fagrsk. 153) and hermdar-yrði, n. angry words, spiteful words, Nj. 281. hermdar-verk, n., dub. a deed of revenge, or perhaps rather a deed of renown, a feat; mikil verða hermdarverk, ek hefi spunnit tólf álna garn en þú hefir vegit Kjartan, Ld. 224; vide herma.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

hermd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dub.: dubious.
f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Hkv.: Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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