Reykja

Old Norse Dictionary - reykja

Meaning of Old Norse word "reykja" in English.

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

reykja
t, to smoke (trans.), Str. 80, N. G. L. i. 11; r. fisk, kjöt, etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

etc.
et cetera.
L.
Linnæus.
trans.
transitive.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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