Rosta

Old Norse Dictionary - rosta

Meaning of Old Norse word "rosta" in English.

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

rosta Old Norse word can mean:

rosta
u, f. a brawl, riot. Fms. viii. 355, Fb. iii. 452, Mag. 64, 66: the name of a dog, Bs. i. 667.
rosta
COMPDS: rostumaðr, rostumikill, rostusamligr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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