Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hymni

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.)

Similar Words

há
há-altari
há-bakki
há-band
há-beinn

Runic Inscription

hymni

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "hymni" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

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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