GISTA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GISTA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 GISTA

t, [gestr], to pass the night; g. at e-s (etc.), Eb. 222, Nj. 15, 74, Ld. 130, Al. 40, Fs. 138: with acc. of the host, g. e-n, to spend a night with one, N. G. L. i. 51, 623. 14.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᛋᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.: accusative.
etc.: et cetera.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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