Frán-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frán-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 frán-leitr

frán-lyndr, adj. id.:—hence as a subst. fránn, m., Edda (Gl.), Merl. 2. 17, or fræningr, m., Edda (Gl.), a serpent, (cp. Gr. δράκων from δέρκομαι.)

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚱᛅᚾ-ᛚᛁᛁᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Gr.: Greek.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
subst: substantive, substantival, substantivally.
subst.: substantive, substantival, substantivally.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Merl.: Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)

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