Frithuþæg

Frithuþæg was an Anglo-Saxon individual whose name appears in historical records, most notably as a witness to a charter. The name itself is Old English, composed of the elements "frith" meaning peace and "þæg" which can be interpreted as gift or possibly a more abstract concept related to blessing or favour. This suggests a name carrying positive connotations, likely bestowed upon someone of some standing within their community.

The most significant mention of Frithuþæg is found in a charter dated around 799 AD, concerning land grants in Mercia. His presence as a witness indicates he was a person of some importance or authority within the Mercian kingdom during the reign of King Coenwulf. The precise nature of his role or status, beyond that of a witness to royal or noble transactions, is not detailed in surviving documents. Like many individuals from this period, the surviving information about Frithuþæg is sparse, leaving much of his life and specific contributions open to scholarly interpretation. His name, however, offers a glimpse into the linguistic and social customs of the Anglo-Saxon era.