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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frið-menn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 frið-menn

m. pl. men of peace, friends, Ld. 76, Lv. 102, Stj. 213, Fms. vi. 28, x. 244, H. E. i. 243; friðmenn konungs, the king’s friends or allies, id.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

frið-menn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

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.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
H. E.
Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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