"Freysman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Freysmen [plural]
Etymology: From Frey + -s- + -man. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Frey|-s-|-man}} Frey + -s- + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|Freysmen}} Freysman (plural Freysmen)
  1. (Germanic paganism) One who honours Frey as their primary god. Tags: Germanic Categories (topical): Germanic paganism

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