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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Riga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 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.)
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

riga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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