Hymni

Old Norse Dictionary - hymni

Meaning of Old Norse word "hymni" in English.

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

hymni
or ymni, proncd. himni, a, m. [a for. word], a hymn, Ám. 54, Bs. hymna-bók, -skrá, f. a hymn book, B. K. 83, Pm. 24, 29; but out of use except in the word hymna-lag, n. a hymn, melody; með hymnalag, Pass. (begin.)

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

Abbreviations used:

begin.
beginning.
f.
feminine.
for.
foreign.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
proncd.
pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Ám.
Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Pm.
Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)
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