Hirð

Viking Language Dictionary - hirð

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "hirð"

hirð
f king’s or earl’s bodyguard; the king’s men, retainers

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᚼᛁᚱᚦ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᚽᛁᚱᚦ

Abbreviations used:

f
feminine
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