Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Herneskja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 herneskja

u, f. [from the Fr. harnois, Engl. harness], armour, Stj. 287, 466, Gullþ. 11, Þiðr. 100, Barl., N. G. L. ii. (Hirðskrá, ch. 32): men of war, Barl. passim.

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Runic Inscription

herneskja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
Fr: French in etymologies.
Fr.: French in etymologies.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Gullþ.: Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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