Kertis-rak

Old Norse Dictionary - kertis-rak

Meaning of Old Norse word "kertis-rak" in English.

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

kertis-rak: n. a candle-wick, Bs. i. 118, 306.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

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