Herneskja

Old Norse Dictionary - herneskja

Meaning of Old Norse word "herneskja" in English.

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

herneskja: u, f. [from the Fr. harnois, Engl. harness], armour, Stj. 287, 466, Gullþ. 11, Þiðr. 100, Barl., N. G. l. ii. (Hirðskrá, ch. 32): men of war, Barl. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

ch.: chapter.

Engl.: English.

f.: feminine.

Fr.: French in etymologies.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

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

Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.

Gullþ.: Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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