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Hirting

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 hirting

f. chastisement, Hom. 43, Al. 129, Fas. ii. 447, Bs. passim, freq. in mod. usage.

2 hirting

COMPDS: hirtingarlauss, hirtingarleysi, hirtingarorð, hirtingarsamr, hirtingarvöndr.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hirting

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

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