Frama-verk

Old Norse Dictionary - frama-verk

Meaning of Old Norse word "frama-verk" in English.

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

frama-verk
n. a ‘forward-work,’ exploit, feat, Fms. iii. 97, Fs. 4, Orkn. 80.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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