Her-land

Old Norse Dictionary - her-land

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

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

her-land
n. a harried land, invaded and in a state of war, Fms. vi. 38.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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