Rista

Old Norse Dictionary - rista

Meaning of Old Norse word "rista" in English.

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

rista Old Norse word can mean:

rista
1. t, to slice; see rista.
rista
2. u, f. a scratch, slash, Nj. 82. ristu-bragð, n. a (Runic) character Edda 58.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages descending from Old Norse.

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