Hæveskr

Old Norse Dictionary - hæveskr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hæveskr" in English.

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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