Rækta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rækta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 rækta

(i. e. rœkta), ð, [Dan. rögte], to take care of, regard; rækta réttindi, Stj. 162, Karl. 137; at r. sínar kirkjur eða til þeirra ganga, N. G. L. iii. 290; var hans hár klippt ok ræktað, hair cut and trimmed, Stj. 202; hversu dyggiliga síra Egill hafði ræktað (performed) hans eyrendi, Bs. i. 911.

2 rækta

2. to cultivate; rækta jörð, to grow korn, epli, etc., mod.

Runic Inscription

ᚱᛅᚴᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
etc.: et cetera.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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