Frán-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary - frán-leitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "frán-leitr" in English.

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

frán-leitr: frán-lyndr, adj. id.:—hence as a subst. fránn, m., Edda (Gl.), Merl. 2. 17, or fræningr, m., Edda (Gl.), a serpent, (cp. Gr. δράκων from δέρκομαι.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

cp.: compare.

Gr.: Greek.

id.: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

subst.: substantive.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Merl.: Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)

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