hǫrgr

Old Norse

/ˈhɒrɣr̩/

noun

Definitions

(Heathenry) a sanctuary, cairn, altar

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *harugaz (altar, sanctuary, pile of stone, cairn, stoneheap, grove, elevated place) derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱarǝk- (fenced enclosed area).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱarǝk-

Gloss

fenced enclosed area

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Harkness English
Harrow English
*ḱarǝk- Proto-Indo-European
*harugaz Proto-Germanic
hearg Old English
hørgur Faroese
*haim gmw-pro
harug Old Saxon