Herjan
Old Norse Dictionary - herjanMeaning of Old Norse word "herjan" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
herjan Old Norse word can mean:
- herjan
- m. [herr], Lord of Hosts, a name of Odin, Edda.
- herjan
- II. the evil one, a term of abuse.
- herjan
- COMPDS: herjanskerling, herjansliga, Herjanssonr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚱᛁᛅᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
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Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)