Hreysta

Old Norse Dictionary - hreysta

Meaning of Old Norse word "hreysta"

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

hreysta
t, to make valiant, Finnb. 332; h. sik, to comfort oneself, cheer oneself up, Grett. 138.

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

Works & Authors cited:

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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