Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dag-ríki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 dag-ríki

n. (dag-rikt, n. adj., N. G. L. i. 342, 343, v. l.), in the phrase, bæta sem d. er til, of the breach of a Sunday or a holy day, to pay according to ‘the day’s might,’ i. e. according to the time of the day at which the breach is committed, N. G. L. i. 342, 343, 348, 349; or does it mean ‘the canonical importance’ of the day (Fr.) ?

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Runic Inscription

dag-ríki

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
Fr: French in etymologies.
Fr.: French in etymologies.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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