Ím

Old Norse Dictionary - ím

Meaning of Old Norse word "ím" in English.

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

ím: n. [no doubt akin to eim in eimyrja, Engl. embers], dust, ashes, embers; hann hreinsar þat skjótt af, þóat nokkut ím hafi á oss dregit af samneyti annarlegs siðferðis, Fms. ii. 261; hann brennir af oss synda ím, Greg. 19, 46; nú tók ím af honum, at hann var sannr propheta, Fms. x. 392.

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

Abbreviations used:

Engl.: English.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

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