Gista
Old Norse Dictionary - gista
Meaning of Old Norse word "gista"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gista
- t, [gestr], to pass the night; g. at e-s (etc.), Eb. 222, Nj. 15, 74, Ld. 130, Al. 40, Fs. 138: with acc. of the host, g. e-n, to spend a night with one, N. G. l. i. 51, 623. 14.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛁᛋᛏᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- acc.
- accusative.
- etc.
- et cetera.
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Fs.
- Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)