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Strita

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 strita

að, to struggle, strive hard; hann stritaði heim til skála, Grett. 151 A.

2 strita

2. reflex., stritaðisk hann við at sitja, he strove hard to sit, Nj. 66 (ironical).
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

strita

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl
glossary.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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