Rögg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rögg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 rögg (rǫgg)

f., in the popular phrase, sýna rögg af sér, to exert oneself, work hard; it is a corruption from rök in röksamr, sounded röggsamr.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚱᚢᚴᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
gen.
genitive.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
provinc.
provincial.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Krók.
Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)

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