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Pronunciation: rye-doe
Literal Meaning: Ride, Journey
Other Names: Rad, Raeio, Reio, Reið
Phonetic Value: R
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| Rune Poems |
| Anglo Saxon |
Rád byþ on recyde rinca gehwylcum sefte ond swiþhwæt, ðamðe sitteþ on ufan meare mægenheardum ofer milpaþas. |
| Rád is soft for the warrior in the hall, but very brisk for he that rides over miles of paths upon a hardy mare. |
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| Norwegian |
Ræið kveða rossom væsta; Reginn sló sværðet bæzta. |
| Ræið is said to be the worst thing for horses; Reginn forged the finest sword. |
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| Icelandic |
Reið er sitjandi sæla, ok snúðig ferð, ok jórs erfiði iter ræsir. |
| Reið is the joy of the horsemen, and speedy journey, and toil of the steed. |
