Hversu

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hversu

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hversu

adv., proncd. hvursu, (hversug, N. G. L. i. 27, 91, qs. hvers-veg, what way, = hve):—how, Nj. 2, 68, Al. 10, Fms. x. 404, Ísl. ii. 364, N. G. L. i. 91, Hom. 103, passim; for hversu is the common word, whereas hve is obsolete.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛁᚱᛋᚢ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
proncd.: pronounced.
qs.: quasi.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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