Frækn-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - frækn-leikr

Meaning of Old Norse word "frækn-leikr" in English.

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

frækn-leikr
(less correct fræk-leikr), m. feat, valour, Fms. ii. 48, vii. 165, Bær. 19, Fær. 132, Valla L. 214, Grett. 171 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bær.
Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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