Vexa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vexa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vexa

t,

2 vexa

I. [vax], to wax, to smear with wax; vexa vel blæju, Am. 101; vexa kyrtil sinn, Fms. xi. 420; vextr dúkr.

3 vexa

II. [vaxa], to wax, grow; impers., en brim vexti, Fms. vi. (in a verse).

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᚴᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

impers
impersonal.
impers.
impersonal.
m.
masculine.
pers.
person, personal.

Works & Authors

Am.
Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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