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Repta

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 repta

1. t, [Dan. ræbe; Scot. rift], to belch, bring up wind, Sturl. 21, 22 (the verse, thrice):—repta aptr, cacare, of diarrhoea; sumum repti hann aptr ok heitir arnar-leir, Edda ii. 296.

2 repta

2. t, [raptr], to roof, Gm. 9, 24; marg-r., taug-r.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

repta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
Scot.
Scottish.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Gm.
Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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