Rak

Old Norse Dictionary - rak

Meaning of Old Norse word "rak" in English.

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

rak Old Norse word can mean:

rak
n. the rakings of hay in a field: en kona tók rökin, Grett. 109 new Ed., freq. in mod. usage, but only in plur.
rak
II. the wick in a lamp, Mar. 673.

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

Abbreviations used:

freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
plur.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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