Hold-mímir

Old Norse Dictionary - hold-mímir

Meaning of Old Norse word "hold-mímir"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

hold-mímir
m. a ‘flesh-cutter,’ chopper, poët. a sword, Edda (Gl.)

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᛚᛏ-ᛘᛁᛘᛁᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
poët.
poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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