hirdman

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) In Norwegian history, a member of a hird or royal household.

Etymology

Suffix from English hird (an informal retinue of personal armed companions).

Origin

English

hird

Gloss

an informal retinue of personal armed companions

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