Hespa

Old Norse Dictionary - hespa

Meaning of Old Norse word "hespa"

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

Old Norse word hespa can mean:hespa

hespa
u, f. a wisp or skein (of wool), Grág. ii. 401, K. Þ. K. 140.
hespa
II. a hasp, fastening, Fms. ii. 84, v. 120, Grett. 98, Sturl. i. 120, Bs. i. 424.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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