This is the 5507th most frequent Swedish word.
fromlet
"Fromlet" is an archaic Swedish term meaning "piously" or "devoutly."
Here, the word 'fromlet' is used to describe the demeanor of the man, indicating that he sat with humility and was non-confrontational.
Mannen satt fromlet på bänken och väntade.
The man sat meekly on the bench and waited.
In this sentence, 'fromlet' describes how the man performed his action of looking up and smiling, emphasizing an air of gentleness.
Han såg fromlet upp och log mot henne.
He looked up meekly and smiled at her.
The word 'fromlet' here modifies how the child asked for help, indicating that it was done in a humble and gentle manner.