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'''Rosta''' was the mother of [[Eivor]], a [[Viking]] who raided southern [[England]] during the 9th century. | '''Rosta''' was the mother of [[Eivor]], a [[Viking]] who raided southern [[England]] during the 9th century. | ||
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The name Rosta is related to the {{Wiki|Old Norse}} word ''rósta'', meaning 'brawl, riot, strife'. It's best known as the byname of {{Wiki|Olvir Rosta}}, a character in the 13th century ''{{Wiki|Orkneyinga saga}}'', and thus has also been translated as 'brawler, rioter'.<ref name="Olvir Rosta">{{WP|Olvir Rosta}}</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Rosta was the mother of Eivor, a Viking who raided southern England during the 9th century.
Etymology
The name Rosta is related to the Old Norse word rósta, meaning 'brawl, riot, strife'. It's best known as the byname of Olvir Rosta, a character in the 13th century Orkneyinga saga, and thus has also been translated as 'brawler, rioter'.[1]
Appearances
References
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Olvir Rosta on Wikipedia