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Heskr

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1 heskr

adj. = hastr, haughty, harsh, Band. 31 new Ed.: [in parts of North. E. they speak of a hask, i. e. harsh, wind.]
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

heskr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
i. e.
id est.
North. E.
Northern English.
part
participle.

Works & Authors

Band.
Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)

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