Einka

Old Norse Dictionary - einka

Meaning of Old Norse word "einka" in English.

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

einka
að, to appoint for a peculiar use; hann einkaði til þess eitt hús, Sks. 622; hlutr einkaðr kirkjunni, H. E. i. 258; ok var þar til einkaðr Guðmundr prestr, Bs. i. 452: to dedicate, Karl. 301.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
H. E.
Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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