plural of hird

(historical) In Norwegian history, an informal retinue of personal armed companions, hirdmen or housecarls. / By extension, the formal royal court household.

A surname originating as an occupation for a herdsman.

plural of Hird

plural of hirdman

(historical) In Norwegian history, a member of a hird or royal household.

Obsolete form of hurdy-gurdy (“musical instrument”). / (Scotland) Uproar; noisy disorder.

plural of hirdy-girdy