Horsa

See also: horsa

Old English

Etymology

From the noun hors (“horse”).

Proper noun

Horsa m

  1. Along with his brother Henġest, one of the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxons during their invasion of Britain
    • late 9th century, translation of Bede's Ecclesiastical History
      Wǣron ðā ǣrest heora lāttēowas ⁊ heretogan twegen ġebrōðra Henġest ⁊ Horsa.
      The first of their leaders and generals were two brothers, Hengist and Horsa.

Declension

Weak:

singular plural
nominative Horsa —
accusative Horsan —
genitive Horsan —
dative Horsan —

See also

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