Frækn-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - frækn-ligr

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

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

frækn-ligr
(less correct fræk-ligr, fræki-ligr), adj. valiant, bold looking, 655 xxix. 2, Rd. 244, Sturl. iii. 245, Fas. i. 72, iii. 153, Fms. i. 25, ii. 106, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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