freistni

Old Norse

Etymology

Probably from freistinn.

Noun

freistni f

  1. temptation
  2. trial

Declension

Declension of freistni (weak īn-stem, singular only)
feminine singular
indefinite definite
nominative freistni freistnin
accusative freistni freistnina
dative freistni freistninni
genitive freistni freistninnar

Further reading

  • Zoëga, Geir T. (1910) “freistni”, in A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic, Oxford: Clarendon Press; also available at the Internet Archive
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