Hymni

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hymni

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hymni

or ymni, proncd. himni, a, m. [a for. word], a hymn, Ám. 54, Bs. hymna-bók, -skrá, f. a hymn book, B. K. 83, Pm. 24, 29; but out of use except in the word hymna-lag, n. a hymn, melody; með hymnalag, Pass. (begin.)

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛘᚾᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

begin.: beginning.
f.: feminine.
for.: foreign.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
proncd.: pronounced.

Works & Authors

B. K.: Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Pm.: Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)

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