Frán-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary - frán-leitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "frán-leitr"

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

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.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
cp.
compare.
Gr.
Greek.
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
subst.
substantive.

Works & Authors cited:

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