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hirdman

hirdman noun: a member of a Norwegian hird, or royal household.

Noun

hirdman (plural hirdmen)

  1. (historical) A member of a Norwegian hird, or royal household.

Forms of hirdman

pluralhirdmen

Origin of hirdman

Calque of Norwegian hirdmann; equivalent to hird + -man.

Questions about hirdman

What does hirdman mean?
Hirdman means a member of a Norwegian hird, or royal household.
What part of speech is hirdman?
Hirdman is a noun.
What is the plural of hirdman?
The plural of hirdman is hirdmen.

Words near hirdman in the dictionary

  1. hircurra
  2. hircurrah
  3. hircurrahs
  4. hircurras
  5. hird
  6. hirdman
  7. hirdmen
  8. hirds
  9. hirdum-dirdum
  10. hirdy-girdies
  11. hirdy-girdy

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