Herjan

Old Norse Dictionary - herjan

Meaning 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.)
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