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.

See also

• Henġest