Hirtan

Old English Dictionary Entry

Hirtan

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: Related words: ge-edhirtan. hirtan

Definitions

1 hirtan

Take here hyrtan in Dict., and add; to refresh, revive, comfort :-- Hé ongan mid his geháte hí hyrtan (sublevare), Gr. D. 145, 19. Earme men þú scealt hyrtan, Angl. xii. 516, 21. Hyrttende refocilando, Wrt. Voc. ii. 81, 43. Suá se micla cræftiga hiertende tó scýfð magnus regendi artifex favoribus impellit, Past. 53, 16. Hyrtendum cohortante, An. Ox. 791. Hyrtende refocilantes, i. confirmantes, 3866.

Runic Inscription

ᚻᛁᚱᛏᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

About

Old English Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary for Old English (Anglo-Saxon).

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old English Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"