Taka

Old Norse Dictionary - taka

Meaning of Old Norse word "taka" in English.

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

taka Old Norse word can mean:

taka: u, f. a taking, capture, Fms. x. 417 (of a fortress); of a prisoner, Ann. 1254: a taking, seizing, unlawful or violent, of property, Grág. ii. 188, 301; gjalda fyrir hval-tökuna, Bs. i. 657; fjár-taka (see fé), upptaka.

taka: II. revenue = tekja; með öllum tökum ok skyldum, Fms. vi. 431.

taka: III. tenure of land; eiga töku á jöfð, n. G. L. i. 240.

taka: IV. bail, security; hlaupask undan töku ok sókn, n. G. L. i. 258; see við-taka, á-taka, töku-vætti.

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

Similar entries:

Taka (II)

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

n.: neuter.

L.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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