Ann-kvista

Old Norse Dictionary - ann-kvista

Meaning of Old Norse word "ann-kvista" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

ann-kvista
t, (= ann-kosta?), to take care (önn) of, Grág. ii. 251, απ. λεγ. spelt anquista; the word is somewhat doubtful.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᚾᚾ-ᚴᚢᛁᛋᛏᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
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