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Plægja

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2 definitions

1 plægja

ð, to plough, Stj. 76, Edda 149 (pref.)

2 plægja

2. metaph. to gain; hvat mun ek mér í plægja? Bret. 91; ræðr hann þat fyrir þeim hversu mikit í plægðisk, Bs. i.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

plægja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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