Herneskja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Herneskja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᚱᚾᛁᛋᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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