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Rosta

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 rosta

u, f. a brawl, riot. Fms. viii. 355, Fb. iii. 452, Mag. 64, 66: the name of a dog, Bs. i. 667.

2 rosta

COMPDS: rostumaðr, rostumikill, rostusamligr.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

rosta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)

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