Etymology

Hardred

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Today it means: Beowulf's predecessor. Full definition →

Old English Heardrēd
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  1. Old English · inherited fromHeardrēd
  2. English todayHardred

From Old English Heardrēd, Heardrēde. Compare Old Norse Harðráði (proper name, literally “stern counsel”).

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