Riga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Riga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 riga

1. u, f. roughness on the surface; svá skírt, at glöggliga sér hverja rigu, Fms. xi. 441, v. l.

2 riga

2. að, [from the Latin?], to irrigate, Post. 637 (v. l., απ. λεγ.)

Runic Inscription

ᚱᛁᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
dat.
dative.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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