Fremja

Old Icelandic Dictionary - fremja

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "fremja" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

fremja Old Icelandic word can mean:

fremja
(frem, framda, framiðr and framdr), v.
fremja
1) to further, promote (f. kristni); f. sik, to distinguish oneself;
fremja
2) to perform, practice; f. heiðni, to practice heathen worship; f. sund, to swim; to gain distinction.
fremja
3) refl., ~st, to gain distinction.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚱᛁᛘᛁᛅ

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

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