Hag-barðr

Old Norse Dictionary - hag-barðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hag-barðr"

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

hag-barðr
m. name of a Danish mythical hero, ‘with the fine beard,’ Saxo, Grett. (in a verse): a name of Odin (cp. Harbarðr, Síð-grani, Síð-skeggr), Edda.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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