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Vexa

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Definitions

3 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).
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vexa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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