Hermd

Old Norse Dictionary - hermd

Meaning of Old Norse word "hermd" in English.

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

hermd Old Norse word can mean:

hermd: f. vexation, anger, Barl. 115 (v. l.), Hkv. i. 47.

hermd: COMPDS: hermdar-orð (Fagrsk. 153) and hermdar-yrði, n. angry words, spiteful words, Nj. 281. hermdar-verk, n., dub. a deed of revenge, or perhaps rather a deed of renown, a feat; mikil verða hermdarverk, ek hefi spunnit tólf álna garn en þú hefir vegit Kjartan, Ld. 224; vide herma.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

dub.: dubious.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Hkv.: Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)

Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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