Horsa
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Old English
Etymology
From the noun hors (“horse”).
Proper noun
Horsa m
- 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.
- late 9th century, translation of Bede's Ecclesiastical History