Frey

American

[frey] / freɪ /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

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

Frey British

/ freɪə, freɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Frey

From the Old Norse word Freyr originally, lord, master

Example Sentences

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The impromptu reunion felt like a full-circle moment, said Frey, who moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting about two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Walz, both Democrats, had urged the federal immigration authorities to leave the state to avoid inflaming tensions even more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey celebrated the announcement of a drawdown in ICE agents in the city on Thursday.

From Salon

On that Mr. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and their allies have been clear.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frey told the New York Times that he wants Minneapolis police officers "doing the important work of keeping Minneapolis residents safe".

From BBC

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