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Her-taka

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 her-taka

1. and her-tekja, u, f. captivity, Stj. 75, Barl. 114.

2 her-taka

2. tók, to capture, esp. in part. pass., Fms. i. 28, vii. 129, Eg. 234, 344, Stj. 495.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

her-taka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
pass.
passive, passively.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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