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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skaka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skaka

u, f. the block of butter from the churn (smjör-skaka).

2 skaka

2. = skak; gaf ek henni miklar skökur, Mar.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skaka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
adv
adverb.
ch
chapter.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
i. e.
id est.
imperat.
imperative.
l.
Linnæus.
l. c.
loco citato.
loc
local, locally.
m.
masculine.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.
S.
South, Southern.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bær.
Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hðm.
Hamðis-mál. (A. II.)
Lil.
Lilja. (A. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sól.
Sólarljóð. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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