Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Aptr-reka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 aptr-reka

and aptr-reki, adj. ind. (navig.), verðr a., to be driven back by stress of weather, Landn. 148, Bs. i. 76, Grág. i. 274; a. skip, Ann. 1347, Bs. Laur. S.

Similar Words

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á-auki
á-austr
á-barning
á-bati

Runic Inscription

aptr-reka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "aptr-reka" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
n.: neuter.
navig.: navigation.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Laur. S.: Laurentius Saga. (D. III.)

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