Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fróð-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 fróð-leikr

m. knowledge, 625. 50, Landn. 89, Grág. i. 3, Skálda 160, Sks. 626; til fróðleiks ok skemtunar, for information and pleasure, Edda (pref.): with a notion of sorcery, Þorf. Karl. 374, Fs. 131.

2 fróð-leikr

COMPDS: fróðleiksást, fróðleiksbækr, fróðleiksepli, fróðleikstré.

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Runic Inscription

fróð-leikr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Þorf. Karl.: Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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