Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frama

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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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.

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Runic Inscription

frama

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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