Faxi

Old Norse Dictionary - faxi

Meaning of Old Norse word "faxi" in English.

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

faxi
a, m., freq. name of a horse, cp. Sturl. iii. 155; Skin-faxi, Hrím-faxi, Edda; Frey-faxi, Hrafn.; Gló-faxi, etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
etc.
et cetera.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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