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King of Norway from 1046 to 1066
Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Sigurðarson; c. 1015 – 25 September 1066), also known as Harald Hardrada or Harald III, was King of Norway from 1046
Harald_Hardrada
Norse royal house (11th-12th centuries)
whose founder Harald Gille claimed to be a descendant of the Hardrada line. Sometimes this line is considered a part of the House of Hardrada. The line was
Hardrada_dynasty
King of England in 1066
Abbey. In late September, he defeated an invasion by rival claimant Harald Hardrada of Norway in the Battle of Stamford Bridge near York before marching
Harold_Godwinson
King of Sweden c.1060–1066
Norwegian king Harald Hardrada in 1064–65. One of Harald's foremost men Håkon Jarl, was married to the king's niece Ragnhild and followed Harald on his military
Stenkil
1066 battle in England
Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig, along with most
Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge
King of Denmark from 1047 to 1076
uncle Harald Hardrada returned to Norway from exile. Harald and Sweyn joined forces, and Magnus decided to share the Norwegian throne with Harald. In 1047
Sweyn_II_of_Denmark
Battle between English and Normans in 1066
William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada (Harold III of Norway). Hardrada and Tostig defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen
Battle_of_Hastings
King of Norway (1035–1047) and Denmark (1042–1047)
unclear circumstances. After his death, his kingdom was split between Harald Hardrada in Norway and Sweyn Estridsson in Denmark. Magnus was an illegitimate
Magnus_the_Good
King of Norway since 1991
The five earlier kings were Harald Fairhair, Harald Greycloak, Harald Bluetooth, Harald Hardrada, and Harald Gille. Harald Bluetooth is usually not given
Harald_V
King of England from 1066 to 1087
other claimants, perhaps including his exiled brother Tostig. King Harald Hardrada of Norway also had a claim to the throne as the uncle and heir of King
William_the_Conqueror
11th-century invasion of England by William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson. Another claimant for the throne, the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada invaded northern England in September 1066 and was victorious at the
Norman_Conquest
King of Norway from 1066 to 1069
modern times, but has since been counted as Magnus II. A son of King Harald Hardrada, Magnus was in 1058 appointed nominal leader of an expedition into
Magnus_II_of_Norway
1066 battle near York, England
south of York in England, on 20 September 1066. King Harald III of Norway, also known as Harald Hardrada, a claimant to the English throne, and Tostig Godwinson
Battle_of_Fulford
Legendary first king of Norway
attested Haraldr Sigurðarson (d. 1066, often known in modern English as Harald Hardrada). These sources include manuscript D of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle ('Harold
Harald_Fairhair
King of Norway from 1067 to 1093
Battle of Stamford Bridge in England in 1066 where his father, King Harald Hardrada, saw defeat and was killed in action, an event that directly preceded
Olaf_III_of_Norway
11th-century Anglo-Saxon earl
brother, Tostig supported the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada's invasion of England, and was killed alongside Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066
Tostig_Godwinson
Medieval European dynasty
1137–1139), were descended from Harald Hardrada: the 'Hardrada dynasty'. However, some modern historians doubt whether Harald III or his predecessors Olaf
Fairhair_dynasty
took place in 1063 or 1064. It was fought between the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and the Swedes who supported Håkon Ivarsson, the jarl of Opplandene
Swedish–Norwegian_War_(1063)
Old Icelandic king's saga
Sigurðarson of Norway (popularly referred to in English as Harald Hardrada). The title Haralds saga Sigurðarsonar usually refers specifically to the account
Haralds_saga_Sigurðarsonar
European royal house
Harold Godwinson. Harold gained a great victory over the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and his own estranged brother Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford
House_of_Godwin
Queen of Denmark (1086–1095) and Sweden (1105–1118)
Sweden (died 1118). Ingegerd Haraldsdotter was the daughter of King Harald Hardrada of Norway and Elisiv of Kiev and thereby the great-granddaughter of
Ingegerd_of_Norway
Mother of two Norwegian Kings
1020/1030) was the mother of two Norwegian kings, Saint Olaf and Harald Hardrada. The primary source for the life of Åsta is Snorri Sturluson's saga
Åsta_Gudbrandsdatter
English actor (born 1993)
(born 26 September 1993) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Harald Sigurdsson in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla (2022–2024). His other
Leo_Suter
allies with Canute during his raid on England. Based on the historical Harald Hardrada. Played by Bradley Freegard King Canute is the powerful King of Denmark
List of Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla characters
List_of_Vikings_and_Vikings:_Valhalla_characters
Part of England where Danish law applied
to the throne led invasions of England in short succession. First, Harald Hardrada of Norway took York in September, but was defeated by Harold at the
Danelaw
Norwegian princess (died 1066)
(died 25 September 1066) was a Norwegian princess, as the daughter of Harald Hardrada and Elisiv of Kiev. She is the first known Norwegian to have been named
Maria_Haraldsdotter
Topics referred to by the same term
Greycloak (Harald II, c. 935 – c. 970) Harald Hardrada (Harald III, 1015 – 1066) Harald Gille (Harald IV, died 1136) Harald V (born 21 February 1937), present
Harald_of_Norway
Flag used by various Scandinavian rulers during the Viking age
The banner was called Ravenlandeye. According to the Heimskringla, Harald Hardrada had a standard called Landøyðan or "Land-waster". This is often assumed
Raven_banner
Calendar year
Harald Hardrada defeat the English earls Edwin and Morcar. September 25 – Battle of Stamford Bridge: Harold II defeats the forces of Harald Hardrada and
1066
King of Norway from 1093 to 1103
youth, he was apparently more similar to his warlike grandfather, King Harald Hardrada, than to his father (who bore the byname Kyrre: "the Peaceful"). According
Magnus_Barefoot
product of Viking leaders such as Olaf Tryggvason, Olaf Haraldson, and Harald Hardrada. The wealth accrued by these rulers in raids against the British Isles
Freedom_of_religion_in_Norway
Normans, that Harold swore "a solemn oath" of loyalty to William. Harald Hardrada of Norway also had a claim on England, through Cnut and his successors
History of Anglo-Saxon England
History_of_Anglo-Saxon_England
Historical drama television series
Corlett as Leif Erikson Frida Gustavsson as Freydís Eiríksdóttir Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson Bradley Freegard as King Canute the Great Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Vikings:_Valhalla
Confessor). Harald Hardrada and William both invaded separately in 1066. Godwinson successfully repelled the invasion by Harald Hardrada, but ultimately
List_of_English_monarchs
Germanic multi-triangular symbol, occurs in several forms
valknut is the national symbol of Norway, which in the game is led by Harald Hardrada and mostly representative of Vikings rather than the modern country
Valknut
2018 video game
Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade, formerly known as Rise of Civilisations and commonly shortened to Rise of Kingdoms or ROK, is a 2018 free-to-play real-time
Rise_of_Kingdoms
11th-century skald
Valgarðr á Velli was an 11th-century skald in the service of King Harald Hardrada of Norway. Little is known about his life or origin but his name suggests
Valgarðr_á_Velli
Naval battle between Harald Hardrada of Norway and Sweyn II of Denmark
August 1062 between the forces of Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and king Sweyn II of Denmark. Harald had claimed the Danish throne since 1047, and had
Battle_of_Niså
Triangular motif formed of three interlaced arcs or loops
triquetra on a Norwegian penny minted under Harald Hardrada (r. 1047-1066) Norwegian penny minted under Harald Hardrada (r. 1047-1066) Four triquetras forming
Triquetra
Old Norse poet
have composed his Höfuðlausn in one night to ransom his head. King Harald Hardrada is said to have set his skald, Þjóðólfr Arnórsson, as he was walking
Skald
Norwegian noble (died 1066)
1066. Eystein was betrothed to Maria Haraldsdotter, daughter of King Harald Hardrada and Elisiv of Kiev. According to Heimskringla, he was "best beloved
Eystein_Orre
c. 1230 Old Norwegian kings' sagas
about one third of the entire work. Thereafter, the saga of Harald Hardrada narrates Harald's expedition to the East, his brilliant exploits in Constantinople
Heimskringla
Elite unit of the Byzantine Army
A prominent member of the Guard at this time was Harald Hardrada, later King of Norway as Harald III (1046–1066). However, when Maniakes ostracised
Varangian_Guard
Capital and most populous city of Norway
name Ánslo, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon
Oslo
King of England from 1037 to 1040
reigned for more than a decade when his uncle Harald Hardrada (reigned 1047–1066) challenged his rule. With Harald being a famous military leader, his claim
Harold_Harefoot
1030 battle in Trøndelag, Norway
Olaf a saint in 1164. His younger half-brother, Harald Hardrada, was also present at the battle. Harald was only fifteen when the battle of Stiklestad
Battle_of_Stiklestad
Norwegian petty King (died c. 1018)
association with Kings Harald Hardrada and Olaf II of Norway. By his marriage with Åsta Gudbrandsdatter after her first husband Harald Grenske had died, Sigurd
Sigurd_Syr
2000 expansion pack to the rts video game "Age of Empires II"
his invasion of England in 1066 to defeat Harold the Saxon, as well as Harald Hardraade's defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The Battle of Manzikert
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
Age_of_Empires_II:_The_Conquerors
Medieval Icelandic manuscript
Tryggvason, St. Olaf, Sverre, Hákon the Old, Magnus the Good, and Harald Hardrada. But they appear here expanded with additional material not found elsewhere
Flateyjarbók
King of Alba from 1058 to 1093
that her father Finn had been an adviser to Harald Hardrada, king of Norway, and, after falling out with Harald, was then made an Earl by Sweyn Estridsson
Malcolm_III_of_Scotland
British actor (born 1945)
Docudrama 2017 Uncle Neville Guest role 1066: A Year to Conquer England Harald Hardrada Docudrama Back Paul Guest role The Hatton Garden Job Kenny Collins
Clive_Russell
2006 novel by David Gibbins
that it may have been stolen from Constantinople by Norse warrior Harald Hardrada during his service to the emperor of Constantinople and taken by him
Crusader_Gold
Noble title in England
Harold's betrayal, was back on the scene this time with his ally, Harald Hardrada of Norway. On 20 September 1066 the allies defeated, the northern earls
Earl_of_Northumbria
Norwegian overseas territories and dependencies
Governor of Norway and one of the Jarls of Lade. Last controlled by Harald Hardrada through his vassal Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria and forefather
List_of_possessions_of_Norway
Historical linguistic group of people originating in Scandinavia
matriarch Harald Fairhair (c. 850–932 CE), the first King of Norway Harald Hardrada (c. 1015 – 25 September 1066 CE), also known as Harald III of Norway
Norsemen
2016 video game
Japan; as well as personas for Qin Shi Huang, Cleopatra, Suleiman, Harald Hardrada and Victoria. On November 17, it was announced that Julius Caesar would
Civilization_VI
11th-century English earl
was ravaging the Mercian coast. When, however, Tostig and his ally Harald Hardrada invaded Northumbria in September, Morcar evidently was not ready to
Morcar
Historical event in the European Middle Ages
mercenaries in Southern Italy, including the Varangian Guard led by Harald Hardrada, who later became king of Norway, who conquered Sicily between 1038
Norman conquest of southern Italy
Norman_conquest_of_southern_Italy
Norway: the more prominent include the Fairhair dynasty (872–970), the Hardrada dynasty (1046–1135), the House of Sverre (1184–1319), the House of Oldenburg
List_of_monarchs_of_Norway
Slavic and Greek designation of Vikings
the life of Harald Hardrada, features time in the Varangian Guard. Also Poul Anderson's The Last Viking, another version of Harald Hardrada's life, features
Varangians
responsible for the missions in Scandinavia. Olaf Haraldsson's half-brother, Harald Hardrada, who was king of Norway from 1046 to 1066, preferred bishops ordained
History of Christianity in Norway
History_of_Christianity_in_Norway
but this was disputed by Harald Hardrada King of Norway and William Duke of Normandy. In the late summer of 1066 Harald Hardrada, accompanied by Tostig
History_of_Yorkshire
Topics referred to by the same term
Harald III (or Harold III) may refer to: Harald III of Norway (1015–1066), also known as Harald Hardrada ("hard ruler") Harald III of Denmark (1041–1080)
Harald_III
Topics referred to by the same term
Viking (album) The Last Viking (1997 film) The Last Viking (2025 film) Harald Hardrada, king of Norway This disambiguation page lists articles associated
The_Last_Viking
Wife of King Harald Fairhair
to the sagas, the ancestor of Harald Hardrada. With the exception of Ragnhild the Mighty, she is the only wife of Harald Fairhair mentioned by name outside
Snæfrithr_Svásadottir
Name list
The Old Norse form is also used in Heimskringla, in the story of Harald Hardrada, as the name of a ruler of Holmgard (Veliky Novgorod). The Fagrskinna
Waldemar
11th-century Icelandic poet
career as a court poet to the Norwegian kings Magnus the Good and Harald Hardrada and is thought to have died with the latter at the Battle of Stamford
Þjóðólfr_Arnórsson
Strategy board game
England through their control of Harold the Saxon, William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada and Svein Estrithson. It is possible that no nation will be king if
Britannia_(board_game)
Topics referred to by the same term
(c. 996–1018) Harald III of Denmark (1040–1080) Harald Fairhair (850–933) Harald Greycloak (c. 935–970) Harald Hardrada (1015–1066) Harald Gille (c. 1102–1136)
King_Harold
Period of European history (about 800–1050)
with the English at Stamford Bridge. The death in the battle of King Harald Hardrada of Norway ended any hope of reviving Cnut's North Sea Empire, and it
Viking_Age
Norwegian royal house
branch of the Hardrada dynasty, and, according to the traditional genealogy of the Norwegian kings, ultimately of the Fairhair dynasty. Harald's claim to royal
Gille_dynasty
Rebellion in Anglo-Saxon England
William II, Duke of Normandy, Swein Estrithson, King of Denmark, and Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, in search of allies who might help him regain his
Northumbrian_Revolt_of_1065
Grand Prince of Kiev from 1019 to 1054
foreign princes who lived in exile at his court: Elisiv of Kiev to Harald Hardrada (who attained her hand by his military exploits in the Byzantine Empire);
Yaroslav_the_Wise
Norwegian royal consort (born 1025)
Kalv Arnesson. King Harald had previously married Elisaveta Yaroslavna during the winter of 1043–44. The prior marriage between Harald and Elisaveta is only
Tora_Torbergsdatter
Danish Viking Age trading settlement
a dog but even more bestial." The town was sacked in 1050 by King Harald Hardrada of Norway during a conflict with King Sweyn II of Denmark. He set the
Hedeby
Index of articles associated with the same name
(Duke of Normandy), and Harald Hardrada (King of Norway) all claimed the title of King of England. Harold defeated Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford
Year_of_the_Three_Kings
England, King Harald Hardrada of Norway invaded with Tostig Godwinson, the exiled brother of Harold Godwinson. Harold defeated Hardrada at the Battle
History of the English monarchy
History_of_the_English_monarchy
2012 video game
Genghis Khan, Harold Godwinson, Robert Guiscard, Robert the Bruce, Harald Hardrada, El Cid, Constantine X Doukas, Harun al-Rashid, Alexios I Komnenos
Crusader_Kings_II
Aspect of Viking expansion
1040 to 1042 when Cnut's son Harthacnut ascended the English throne. Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, led an invasion of England in 1066 with 300 longships
Viking activity in the British Isles
Viking_activity_in_the_British_Isles
Topics referred to by the same term
Harald Bluetooth (935–985/986) Harald Fairhair (c. 850–c. 933) Harald Greycloak (died 970) Harald Hardrada (1015–1066) Harald Gille (reigned 1130–1136) Mstislav
Harald
9th-century Norse viking and first Jarl of Møre
Bremen's assertion that Orkney was not conquered until the time of Harald Hardrada, who ruled Norway from 1043 to 1066, Woolf (2007) speculates that Sigurd
Rognvald_Eysteinsson
Queen of Norway from 1045 to 1066
Kiev (c. 1025 – c. 1067) was a princess of Kiev and the queen consort of Harald III of Norway. Elisaveta was the daughter of the grand prince of Kiev, Yaroslav
Elisiv_of_Kiev
Critical military pathway
Persia; the Battle of Stamford Bridge in which Harold Godwinson defeated Harald Hardrada; William Wallace's victory over the English at the Battle of Stirling
Choke_point
Old Norse saga written around 1220
J. Heineman. Odense 2014. (The Viking Collection 22). Indrebø, Gustav, "Harald haardraade in Morkinskinna." In Festskrift til Finnur Jónsson, ed. Johs
Morkinskinna
Folklore
In Hemings þáttr Áslákssonar in the Orkneyinga saga (about 1200), Harald Hardrada challenges the archer Hemingr to shoot a hazelnut off his younger brother
Shooting an apple off one's child's head
Shooting_an_apple_off_one's_child's_head
Literary work
one day's sailing beyond Thule, he says, the sea is frozen. Harald [i.e., Harald Hardrada (ca. 1015–1066), King of Norway], the most enterprising leader
Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum
Gesta_Hammaburgensis_ecclesiae_pontificum
Wireless communication technology using visible light
modulator (SLM) Super Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Vaporware Harald Hardrada (2 August 2011). "Harald Haas: Wireless data from every light bulb". ted.com. Archived
Li-Fi
King Harald, ancestor of Snorri Sturluson and son of Snorri the Godi, Halldor Snorrason II tells the tale of the conflict between him and King Harald. The
The Tale of Halldor Snorrason II
The_Tale_of_Halldor_Snorrason_II
Historical Norse colony in present-day England
fought in Harald Hardrada's army with Tostig, against Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. He had managed to escape after Harald's defeat.
Scandinavian_York
Person who shifts allegiance
Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge fought alongside Harald Hardrada against Godwinson's own brother, the king. John Balliol earned the
Turncoat
King of England (1040–42) and Denmark (1035–42)
to the English throne and threatening invasion. Magnus’s own heir, Harald Hardrada, would later pursue this claim as well. Both considered themselves
Harthacnut
Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
invading Norwegian force led by his brother Tostig Godwinson and King Harald Hardrada of Norway, but, three weeks later, his loss at the Battle of Hastings
Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire
Stamford_Bridge,_East_Riding_of_Yorkshire
King of Norway from 1015 to 1028
later married Sigurd Syr, with whom she had other children, including Harald Hardrada, who later reigned as king of Norway. The petty kings of Ringerike
Olaf_Haraldsson
12th-century King of Sweden
time and was married to Ingegard, the daughter of the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada. Philip was probably buried with his brother Inge in Vreta Abbey (Vreta
Philip_of_Sweden
King of Norway from 995 to 1000
Tryggvi was killed by a farmer after the battle. Many years later, when Harald Hardrada was king of Norway, he passed by the site of the battle. The king met
Olaf_Tryggvason
8th–11th century expansion by Norsemen
the Confessor died in 1066, Harald Hardrada of Norway challenged his successor as King of England, Harold Godwinson. Hardrada was killed, and his Norwegian
Viking_expansion
2015 French historical film
end, he gets a messenger from Norway. Presumably this tells him that Harald Hardrada is invading England, which will pull Harold Godwinson north and make
William_the_Conqueror_(film)
Queen of Scotland
Bergljot Halvdansdottir. She was also a niece of Kings Olaf II and Harald Hardrada of Norway. She was also known as Ingibjǫrg Jarlamóðir (Ingibiorg, the
Ingibiorg_Finnsdottir
Country within the United Kingdom
victory at Stamford Bridge against a Norwegian invasion army led by Harald Hardrada was followed almost immediately by his defeat at Hastings by Duke William
England
King of Norway from 1093 to 1095
the numbered series of Norwegian kings. He was the grandson of King Harald Hardrada, son of King Magnus and nephew of King Olaf Kyrre. Haakon was born
Haakon_Toresfostre
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HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
Surname or Lastname
English and French (Gérald)
English and French (Gérald) : from the personal name Gerald, Gérald, composed of the Germanic elements gÄ“ri, gÄri ‘spear’ + wald ‘rule’; it was introduced to Britain from France by the Normans.
Male
Danish
, warrior power, or, army wielder.
Male
Norse
Old Norse equivalent of Anglo-Saxon Hereweald, HARALDR means "army ruler."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Haraldr, HARALDUR means "army ruler."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Dutch, English, French, German, Teutonic
Army Ruler; One who Proclaims; Variant of Harold; Army Commander
Male
German
 Dutch and German form of Anglo-Saxon Hereweald, HARALD means "army ruler." Compare with another form of Harald.
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Haraldr, HARALD means "army ruler." Compare with another form of Harald.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Danish, English, French, German, Norse, Norwegian, Scandinavian, Swedish, Swiss
Leader of the Army; Army Ruler; Army; Warrior; To Rule
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Harvard.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Harold 1 and 2.
Boy/Male
American, British, Chinese, English
Blend of Daryl and Harold or Gerald
Male
English
English form of French Gérald, GERALD means "spear ruler."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Blend of Daryl and Harold or Gerald
Boy/Male
Danish Norse Scandinavian Swedish
War chief.
Boy/Male
English Teutonic
Son of Gerald.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : derivative of the Scandinavian personal name Harald (see Harold).English (East Anglia) : variant of Harwood.English (East Anglia) : variant of Herrod 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Harold.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Meadow of the Hares
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Hereweald, HAROLD means "army ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Harold.
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
HARALD HARDRADA
superl.
Difficult to accomplish; full of obstacles; laborious; fatiguing; arduous; as, a hard task; a disease hard to cure.
imp. & p. p.
of Herald
n.
Hazard.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Herald
superl.
Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed to soft; as, hard wood; hard flesh; a hard apple.
n.
In the Middle Ages, the officer charged with the above duties, and also with the care of genealogies, of the rights and privileges of noble families, and especially of armorial bearings. In modern times, some vestiges of this office remain, especially in England. See Heralds' College (below), and King-at-Arms.
n.
Risk; danger; peril; as, he encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life.
a.
Hard-featured; ill-looking; as, Vulcan was hard-favored.
n.
A herald.
v. t.
To harden; to make hard.
a.
Having hard or strong hands; as, a hard-fisted laborer.
superl.
Difficult to please or influence; stern; unyielding; obdurate; unsympathetic; unfeeling; cruel; as, a hard master; a hard heart; hard words; a hard character.
superl.
Difficult to bear or endure; not easy to put up with or consent to; hence, severe; rigorous; oppressive; distressing; unjust; grasping; as, a hard lot; hard times; hard fare; a hard winter; hard conditions or terms.
superl.
Wanting softness or smoothness of utterance; harsh; as, a hard tone.
n.
Holing a ball, whether the object ball (winning hazard) or the player's ball (losing hazard).
n.
A proclaimer; one who, or that which, publishes or announces; as, the herald of another's fame.
adv.
With difficulty; as, the vehicle moves hard.
superl.
Rough; acid; sour, as liquors; as, hard cider.
adv.
In a hard or difficult manner; with difficulty.
v. t.
To introduce, or give tidings of, as by a herald; to proclaim; to announce; to foretell; to usher in.
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