Gista

Old Norse Dictionary - gista

Meaning of Old Norse word "gista" in English.

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.)
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