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Vakka

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 vakka

1. að, = vafka, to stray, hover about; láta vakka við skipin, Fms. viii. 289, Fas. ii. 88.

2 vakka

2. u, f., prob. an error either from veski or kakki, qq. v. (vatn-kakki); hunang í tunnum eðr vökkum, N. G. L. ii. 254.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vakka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
prob
probable, probably.
prob.
probable, probably.
q. v.
quod vide.
qq. v.
quae vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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