Kappkosta

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

kappkosta

(að), v. to strive, endeavour.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛒᛒᚴᚢᛋᛏᛅ

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• Old Norse - Cleasby & Vigfusson Dictionary