Heskr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Heskr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 heskr

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

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᛋᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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