Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frækn-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 frækn-ligr

(less correct fræk-ligr, fræki-ligr), adj. valiant, bold looking, 655 xxix. 2, Rd. 244, Sturl. iii. 245, Fas. i. 72, iii. 153, Fms. i. 25, ii. 106, passim.

Similar Words

FÁ
fá-bjáni
fá-bygðr
fá-dæmi
fá-dæmiligr

Runic Inscription

frækn-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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