Rækta

Old Norse Dictionary - rækta

Meaning of Old Norse word "rækta" in English.

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

rækta Old Norse word can mean:

rækta: (i. e. rœkta), ð, [Dan. rögte], to take care of, regard; rækta réttindi, Stj. 162, Karl. 137; at r. sínar kirkjur eða til þeirra ganga, n. G. l. iii. 290; var hans hár klippt ok ræktað, hair cut and trimmed, Stj. 202; hversu dyggiliga síra Egill hafði ræktað (performed) hans eyrendi, Bs. i. 911.

rækta: 2. to cultivate; rækta jörð, to grow korn, epli, etc., mod.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

i. e.: id est.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

n.: neuter.

etc.: et cetera.

mod.: modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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