RÝTA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

RÝTA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 RÝTA

t, [Swed. ryta = to roar], to squeal, of a wild boar or swine; rýtanda svini, Hm. 84; rýtandi ok emjandi, Fb. ii. 27; rýta man göltrinn ef gríssinn er drepinn, Þórð. 20 new Ed.; en hón (the sow) rýtti af raun, squealed with pain. Fas. i. 482.

Runic Inscription

ᚱᚢᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)
Þórð.: Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter R

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"