Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fram-gengt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 fram-gengt

part. n. (fem., Fms. x. 401), brought about, successful; in the phrase, verða f., to succeed, come to pass. Ld. 238, Fms. i. 277, vii. 5, 183, Sks. 32, 560, Ýt. 1.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

fram-gengt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
fem.: feminine.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
pass.: passive, passively.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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