Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Samka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 samka

að, [Dan. sanke], to gather, collect, of money, with acc., Stj. 99, v. l., Hom. 151; lætr hann s. féit í einn stað, Bs. ii. 35: with dat., s. penningum, i. 710 (Ed. sumka wrongly): samka upp, to pick up, Hom. 117: reflex, samkask, Barl. 51; see sanka.

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Runic Inscription

samka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.: accusative.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
dat.: dative.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
reflex: reflexive.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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