Frum-smíð

Old Norse Dictionary - frum-smíð

Meaning of Old Norse word "frum-smíð" in English.

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

frum-smíð
f. the first attempt of a beginner in any art, in the saying, flest frumsmíð stendr til bóta, Edda 126.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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