Her-kerling

Old Norse Dictionary - her-kerling

Meaning of Old Norse word "her-kerling" in English.

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

her-kerling
f. a monster-hag, Sturl. i. 36.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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