Rábítr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rábítr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 rábítr

m. [mid. H. G. rabbin]:—a race-horse, racer; hest einn mikinn rábit, Karl. 19; or is it—an Arabian steed?—a nickname, Sturl. iii. 58.

Runic Inscription

ᚱᛅᛒᛁᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mid. H. G.
Middle High German.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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