Rista
Old Norse Dictionary - rista
Meaning of Old Norse word "rista"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
Old Norse word rista can mean:rista
- rista
- 1. t, to slice; see rista.
- rista
- 2. u, f. a scratch, slash, Nj. 82. ristu-bragð, n. a (Runic) character Edda 58.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚱᛁᛋᛏᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)