Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Einka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 einka

að, to appoint for a peculiar use; hann einkaði til þess eitt hús, Sks. 622; hlutr einkaðr kirkjunni, H. E. i. 258; ok var þar til einkaðr Guðmundr prestr, Bs. i. 452: to dedicate, Karl. 301.

Similar Words

Ebreskr
EDDA
EDIK
EF
ef-lauss

Runic Inscription

einka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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