Rakni
Old Norse Dictionary - rakniMeaning 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.)