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

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Frey

“As a specialized owner and developer of hospital properties in Switzerland, we have a strong market position in an environment characterized by stable, long-term demand,” Infracore Chief Executive Eric Frey said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Frey, speaking at a press conference, was less subtle.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

"I wanted to see what the mystery was about," said Nick Frey, a 28-year-old US tourist admiring the fortress.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

For Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, such fears point to a contradiction at the heart of US policy.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

“We could make something from it,” said Frey.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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