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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rota

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 rota

1. að, to stun by a blow; rota sel, rota naut, to fell an ox: part. rotaðr, hálf-rotaðr.

2 rota

2. að, to tan; rota skinn, to tan a skin so that the hair falls off.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

rota

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
dat.
dative.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sd.
Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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