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Frjáls-gjafi

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2 definitions

1 frjáls-gjafi

a, m. a ‘free-given’ man, freed-man, in the Norse law distinguished from and lower than a leysingi, q. v., N. G. L. i. 345, 347.

2 frjáls-gjafi

II. one that gives freedom, Grág. i. 227.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

frjáls-gjafi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "frjáls-gjafi" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
q. v.
quod vide.
sing
singular.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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