Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Héðra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 héðra

adv. [Ulf. hidre = ωδε], hither or here; héðra nær, Landn. 146; mönnum héðra, the men here, Dropl. 22; hann ferr héðra at heimboðum, Boll. 346, Fms. vi. 428 (in a verse).

Similar Words

há
há-altari
há-bakki
há-band
há-beinn

Runic Inscription

héðra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Boll.: Bolla-þáttr. (D. V.)
Dropl.: Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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