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Johan Fritzner was a 19th-century Norwegian lexicographer whose extensive work focused on Old Norse language. He created Ordbog over det gamle norske Sprog, a comprehensive dictionary representing a significant contribution to historical linguistics and the study of early Scandinavian languages. The dictionary remains valuable for scholars researching Old Norse, norwegian history, and related fields.
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Johan Fritzner ranks #78 of 315 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind Elias Lönnrot, ahead of Bruno Migliorini.
Old Norse dictionary work remains important; respected specialist, though less famous than Cleasby-Vigfusson.
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