Reik
Old Icelandic Dictionary - reikMeaning of Old Icelandic word "reik" in English.
As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):
reik Old Icelandic word can mean:
- reik
- I)
- reik
- f. the parting of the hair.
- reik
- II)
- reik
- n.
- reik
- 1) strolling, wandering; wavering (þar var helzt r. á ráðinu, hvárt ek munda af ráða);
- reik
- 2) condition; vera vel (illa) til reika, to be in a good (bad) condition; fagrliga klæddr ok vel til reika, finely clad and in good trim.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚱᛁᛁᚴ
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- n.
- neuter.
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