Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frum-vaxti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 frum-vaxti

and frum-vaxta (frum-vaxinn, Nj. 147, v. l.), adj. ‘first-grown,’ in one’s prime, Nj. 112, Fs. 31, Fms. i. 157, xi. 3, Ísl. ii. 203; dóttir f., Eg. 247, Grett. 97.

Similar Words

FÁ
fá-bjáni
fá-bygðr
fá-dæmi
fá-dæmiligr

Runic Inscription

frum-vaxti

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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