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.)
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