Hæða

Old Norse Dictionary - hæða

Meaning of Old Norse word "hæða"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

hæða
d, [háð], to scoff at, mock; with acc., Al. 170, Fms. ii. 46, Stj. 411, 583; also, h. at e-m, Eg. 755; hæðit þit nú at mér, Fms. ii. 101, Flóv. 34, Karl. 477.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛅᚦᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

acc.
accusative.
l.
line.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Flóv.
Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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