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ADJ

dangerous; grievous, dire, horrible; severe, fierce, savage; daring, bold, brave, audacious; wicked

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/frecne#Old_English

Attested in Exeter Book Riddle 5

originates from: PGmc *frōkniz "daring" (frōkniz > frōkni > frēkni > frēkn > frēken) through pgmc-to-oe

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