Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kimbill

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kimbill

m. [kumbl], a little trunk, a bundle (= auka-pinkill); kimbill næfra, N. G. L. i. 101. kimla-bönd, n., prop. trusses, a metrical term, in which a foot is added (trussed) to the end of each line, Edda 135, 136; brands hnigþili randa stranda, where ‘stranda’ is the additional foot (kimbill).

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kimbill

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
lit: literally.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
prop: properly.
prop.: properly.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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