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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