Dumbr

Old Norse Dictionary - dumbr

Meaning of Old Norse word "dumbr" in English.

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

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.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Dan.
Danish.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
Germ.
German.
gl.
glossary.
Gr.
Greek.
gramm.
grammar.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
O. H. G.
Old High German.
S.
Saga.
Ulf.
Ulfilas.

Works & Authors cited:

Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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