Frama

Old Norse Dictionary - frama

Meaning of Old Norse word "frama"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

frama
að, [A. S. fremman; Dan. fremme], to further; frama sik, to distinguish oneself, FmS. v. 282: with dat. to further, promote a thing, hvárir-tveggju hafa svá mjök framat kvöð sinni, at …, proceeded so far with their suit, that …, Grág. ii. 50: of a pregnant woman, ek veit at þú ert með barni, ok mjök framat, and far advanced, Finnb. 212, Ld. 142.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚱᛅᛘᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Dan.
Danish.
dat.
dative.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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