Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stækka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 stækka

(stœkka), qs. stærka, að, [stór], to grow, wax, impers.; sjó stækkar, Þorf. Karl. 372, v. l. (better stæra): reflex. stækkask, Háv. 12 new Ed.: freq. in mod. usage, það stækkar.

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Runic Inscription

stækka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
impers: impersonal.
impers.: impersonal.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
pers.: person, personal.
qs.: quasi.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Háv.: Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Þorf. Karl.: Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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