Frey

[frey]

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the god of peace, prosperity, and marriage: one of the Vanir, originally brought to Asgard as a hostage.

Frey

/ freɪə, freɪ /

noun

1. Norse myth the god of earth's fertility and dispenser of prosperity

Word History and Origins

Origin of Frey¹

From the Old Norse word Freyr originally, lord, master

Example Sentences

He’s the leading candidate facing off against two-term incumbent mayor Jacob Frey, who has the backing of the Democratic establishment and its donors.

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"There is no reason that someone should be able to reel off 30 shots before they even have to reload," said Mayor Jacob Frey, also calling for a ban on high-capacity ammo magazines.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rebuked those attempting to politicize the tragedy.

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"These were Minneapolis families," Mayor Jacob Frey said during a briefing.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was “deeply saddened” and “deeply sorry.”

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