Verja

The Icelandic word "verja" can be a noun, or a verb.

Noun
verja f.
 * protection
 * condom, rubber
 * shield, armour

Verb
verja w.
 * (+ Accusative)
 * to protect, to defend


 * (+ Dative)
 * to use, to spend


 * -st
 * to protect oneself, to defend oneself