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.)