Gæta

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

gæta Old Icelandic word can mean:

gæta

(-tta, -tt), v.

gæta

1) to watch, take care of, guard, with gen.; g. skóklæða e-s, to take care of one’s shoes; g. dura í höllinni, to guard the door of the hall; g. kúa, hesta, to tend cows, horses; g. dóma, to observe justice; g. ráðsins, to take heed to the advice; g. til e-s, to mind, take care of, attend to (svá gættu þeir til, at ekki varð at);

gæta

2) refl., ok um þat gættust, and took counsel together.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛏᛅ

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This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic.

• Old Norse - Cleasby & Vigfusson Dictionary
• Old Norwegian - Johan Fritzner's Dictionary