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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rábítr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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1 rábítr

m. [mid. H. G. rabbin]:—a race-horse, racer; hest einn mikinn rábit, Karl. 19; or is it—an Arabian steed?—a nickname, Sturl. iii. 58.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

rábítr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mid. H. G.
Middle High German.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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