Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lima

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lima

að, limðir, poët., Edda (in a verse), [limr], to dismember, El. 1, Sturl. ii. 11, Fas. iii. 126; af-lima (q. v.), Bs. ii. 75; lima upp, to rip up, N. G. L. i. 381.

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Runic Inscription

lima

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
gl: glossary.
gramm.: grammar.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
poët.: poetical, poetically.
q. v.: quod vide.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
El.: Elis Saga. (G. II.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Flóv.: Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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