Frama

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frama

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 frama

að, [A. S. fremman; Dan. fremme], to further; frama sik, to distinguish oneself, Fms. v. 282: with dat. to further, promote a thing, hvárir-tveggju hafa svá mjök framat kvöð sinni, at …, proceeded so far with their suit, that …, Grág. ii. 50: of a pregnant woman, ek veit at þú ert með barni, ok mjök framat, and far advanced, Finnb. 212, Ld. 142.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚱᛅᛘᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
adv
adverb.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
dat.
dative.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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