Hæveskr
Old Norse Dictionary - hæveskr
Meaning of Old Norse word "hæveskr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hæveskr
- adj., also spelt heyveskr, Str. 75, or heyskr, Art.:—well-mannered, polite, Fms. ii. 133, vi. 1, Sks. 246, 276, 277; h. siðir, polite manners, Sks. 8.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛅᚢᛁᛋᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Art.
- Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Str.
- Strengleikar. (G. II.)