Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frami

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 frami

a, m. advancement, but esp. distinction, renown, fame, Sl. 70, Vþm. 11, Hm. 104, Eg. 19, 106, Nj. 38, Fms. i. 287, vi. 133, vii. 149, viii. 336: forwardness, vi. 303; lang-frami, lasting fame, Orkn. 466.

2 frami

COMPDS: framaferð, framaleysi, framamaðr, framaraun, framaskortr, framaverk.

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Runic Inscription

frami

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sl.: Sólarljóð. (A. III.)
Vþm.: Vafþrúðnis-mál. (A. I.)

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