Hespa

Old Norse Dictionary - hespa

Meaning of Old Norse word "hespa" in English.

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

hespa Old Norse word can mean:

hespa: u, f. a wisp or skein (of wool), Grág. ii. 401, K. Þ. K. 140.

hespa: II. a hasp, fastening, Fms. ii. 84, v. 120, Grett. 98, Sturl. i. 120, Bs. i. 424.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

K. Þ. K.: Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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