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Freyja

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 freyja

1. u, f. a lady, in hús-freyja, q. v.; prop. the goddess Freyja, Edda.

2 freyja

2. u, f. a lady; freyja mín es vanheil, Clem. 135.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

freyja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
Fr
French in etymologies.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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