Fréttinn

Old Norse Dictionary - fréttinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "fréttinn" in English.

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

fréttinn
adj. curious, eager for news, Fms. i. 184, v. 299, Bs. i. 776.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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