Breka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Breka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 breka

að, to keep asking, of importunate requests, Fms. vi. 246: the proverb, látum barn hafa þat er brekar, Þiðr. 51, 110: neut., b. til e-s, Al. 114.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚱᛁᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
neut.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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