frænka

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse frænka, cognate with Swedish fränka and Norwegian Nynorsk frenke.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrainka/

Noun

frænka f (genitive singular frænku, nominative plural frænkur)

1. female relative, kinswoman
2. a female relative excluding sisters and direct ancestors or descendants; a female cousin, aunt, niece, etc.

Coordinate terms

• frændi (“kinsman”)