: the Norse goddess of love and beauty

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Freyja

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Freya was in 1691

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Cite this Entry

“Freya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Freya. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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