Reik

Old Icelandic Dictionary - reik

Meaning 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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