Hulstr

Old Norse Dictionary - hulstr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hulstr" in English.

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

hulstr: m. [Goth. hulistr; A. S. heolster; Engl. holster; Dan. hylster, from hylja; cp. Germ. hülse]:—a case, sheath.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

cp.: compare.

Dan.: Danish.

Engl.: English.

Germ.: German.

gl.: glossary.

Goth.: Gothic.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.