Rábítr

Old Norse Dictionary - rábítr

Meaning of Old Norse word "rábítr" in English.

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

rábítr
m. [mid. H. G. rabbin]:—a race-horse, racer; hest einn mikinn rábit, Karl. 19; or is it—an Arabian steed?—a nickname, Sturl. iii. 58.

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

Abbreviations used:

id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mid. H. G.
middle High German.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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