DUMBR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

DUMBR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 DUMBR

adj. [Ulf. dumbs = κωφός; A. S. dumb; Engl. dumb; O. H. G. tumb; Germ. dum = stupid, whence Dan. dum; Gr. τυφλός and τυφος are kindred words, the fundamental notion being dusty, clouded]:—dumb, 656 C. 34; dumbir ok daufir, 623. 57: gramm. a mute letter, Skálda 176. In Norway dumine or domme means a peg inside doors or gates.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᚢᛘᛒᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
Gr.: Greek.
gramm.: grammar.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
O. H. G.: Old High German.
S.: South, Southern.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.

Works & Authors

Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

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