Hermd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hermd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᚱᛘᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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