Frey
[ frey ]
nounScandinavian Mythology.
the god of peace, prosperity, and marriage: one of the Vanir, originally brought to Asgard as a hostage.
Origin of Frey
1From the Old Norse word Freyr originally, lord, master
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How to use Frey in a sentence
In one passage where a Thord Freys-goi is spoken of, a female relative of his is also mentioned as being hof-gyja.
The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia | Sir William Alexander CraigieThe Freys, who lived on the third floor, were going to give a Christmas dinner party, and all the other tenants were invited.
Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets and Other Tales | Ruth McEnery Stuart
British Dictionary definitions for Frey
Frey
Freyr (freɪə)
/ (freɪ) /
noun
Norse myth the god of earth's fertility and dispenser of prosperity
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