Rakni

Old Norse Dictionary - rakni

Meaning of Old Norse word "rakni" in English.

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

rakni
a, m. the name of a sea-king, his way, path, poët. = the sea, Edda; Rakna stóð, the steed of R., a ship, Ad. 13.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
poët.
poetically.
R.
Rimur.

Works & Authors cited:

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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