Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rækta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 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.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

rækta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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