Hirð

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

hirð

f. a king’s or earl’s bodyguard; the king’s men (hann hefir á ~ um sik sem konungr).

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚱᚦ

Also available in related dictionaries:

This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic.

• Old Norse - Cleasby & Vigfusson Dictionary
• Old Norwegian - Johan Fritzner's Dictionary