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PRONUNCIATION OF MIMIR

Mimir  [ˈmiːmɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIMIR

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determiner
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Mimir is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MIMIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mímir

Mímir or Mim is a figure in Norse mythology renowned for his knowledge and wisdom who is beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War. Afterward, the god Odin carries around Mímir's head and it recites secret knowledge and counsel to him. Mímir is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson of Iceland, and in euhemerized form as one of the Æsir in Heimskringla, also written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. Mímir's name appears in the names of the well Mímisbrunnr, the tree Mímameiðr, and the wood Hoddmímis holt.

Definition of Mimir in the English dictionary

The definition of Mimir in the dictionary is a giant who guarded the well of wisdom near the roots of Yggdrasil.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MIMIR


academia
ˌækəˈdiːmɪə
anaemia
əˈniːmɪə
anemia
əˈniːmɪə
azotemia
ˌæzəˈtiːmɪə
Bohemia
bəʊˈhiːmɪə
glycemia
ˌɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə
hypercholesterolaemia
ˌhaɪpəkəˌlɛstərɒlˈiːmɪə
hyperemia
ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə
hyperglycaemia
ˌhaɪpəɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə
hyperglycemia
ˌhaɪpəɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə
hyperlipidaemia
ˌhaɪpəˌlɪpɪˈdiːmɪə
hypoglycaemia
ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə
hypoglycemia
ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə
ischemia
ɪˈskiːmɪə
leukaemia
luːˈkiːmɪə
pandemia
pænˈdiːmɪə
septicaemia
ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmɪə
thalassaemia
ˌθæləˈsiːmɪə
tularemia
ˌtuːləˈriːmɪə
viremia
vaɪˈriːmɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIMIR

Mimeograph
mimer
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mimetical
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mimical
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mimicking
mimicries
mimicry
MIMinE

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIMIR

amir
emir
Izmir
Jammu and Kashmir
kashmir
mir
Pamir
Shamir
smir
Vladimir
Ymir
Zhitomir

Synonyms and antonyms of Mimir in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Mimir» into 25 languages

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密密尔
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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ar

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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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मिमिर
75 millions of speakers

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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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MImir
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Mimir
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Mimir
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mimir
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Trends of use of Mimir

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIMIR»

The term «Mimir» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.841 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIMIR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Mimir

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIMIR»

Discover the use of Mimir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Mimir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mimir: Journal of North European Traditions:
Designed to help cross the divide between academic research and practical experience in spirituality, this publication is designed for those who are believers in the Northern faithsNwhether it be Asatru, Teutonic, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon or any ...
Gwendolyn Taunton, 2012
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Norse Mythology A to Z
Mimir was a nature spirit and the guardian and owner of the well of wisdom and knowledge, which was known as Mimir's Well. Mimir drinks mead daily from the well, using the Gjallarhorn as a cup. The well and Mimir's abode lie beneath a root ...
Facts On File, Incorporated, 2009
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The Valkyrie Sagas - Mimir's Well
Maybe that was a good thing, because the sight that greeted her caused her to jump out of her skin. There, sitting on a bed of soothing herbs and spices—was a head. It was Mimir, or all that was left of him. A thick, greasy mane of long, matted  ...
Gregory Pepper, 2010
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Oedipus Borealis: The Aberrant Body in Old Icelandic Myth ...
Mimir is eventually placed at the well of wisdom in Giantland— I'm using the passive verb here, "is placed," under the assumption that having been "neck- struck," Mimir is now wholly immobile. One of the puzzles that result from modern  ...
Lois Bragg, 2004
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Struggles of Gods: Papers of the Groningen Work Group for ...
The leaders of the Vanir, Njord and Freyr, were exchanged for Hoenir and Mimir, who were considered as chiefs of the Aesir by the Vanir. Kvasir was also sent to the Aesir by the Vanir. Hoenir never gave an independent decision, and always ...
Hans Gerhard Kippenberg, H. J. W. Drijvers, Y. Kuiper, 1984
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Death, War, and Sacrifice: Studies in Ideology & Practice
A number of similar ideas are preserved in an important Norse text, Snorri Sturluson's description of Mimir's Spring25 from Gylfaginning 15: And under that root [of the world-tree Yggdrasill] which turns toward the frost-giants is Mimir's Spring, ...
Bruce Lincoln, 1991
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Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities
Mim (Teutonic) see Mimir. Mimar (Teutonic) see Mimir. Mimas (Greek) seeAres; Giants; Hephaistos. Mime (Teutonic) seeMimir. Mimer-Nidhad (Teutonic) see Mimir. Mimi Mini (Aborigine People, Australia) Spirits. These spiritsare responsible ...
Charles Russell Coulter, Patricia Turner, 2013
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Gods, Heroes, and Kings : The Battle for Mythic Britain: The ...
We already have made mention of the myth of Mimir, and of Odin's resort to necromancy to retain access to Mimir's wis- dom. We also have examined Odin's willingness to crucify himself upon the gallows of Yggdrasil in order to gain forbidden ...
Christopher R. Fee Assistant Professor of English Gettysburg College, David A. Leeming Professor of English & Comparative Literature University of Connecticut (Emeritus), 2001
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The Constant Fire: Beyond the Science Vs. Religion Debate
After a moment's more reflection Odin pushed away his fear and quickened his pace on the path to Mimir's well. Mimir, guardian of the well of knowledge, was gnarled and bent, but behind his hooded eyes there was power. For uncounted ...
Adam Frank, 2009
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Runelore: The Magic, History, and Hidden Codes of the Runes
Hoenir ^^— ^— — ^^— — ^-^^ Mimir Odhinn Figure 13.2. Odhinn,Hcenir,Mimir complex requires magical acts of will to keep the channels of communication open to it. When Odhinn gets rede from Mimir's head (memory), Hoenir (mind) is  ...
Edred Thorsson, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIMIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Mimir is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: Mimir 2015: Concert 4 | Mimir Chamber Music Festival …
The Mimir Chamber Music Festival takes on works by rarely heard composers Clara Schumann and Frank Bridge, plus Messiaen and Dvořák. «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jul 15»
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Review: Mimir Chamber Music Festival's closing concert
The 2015 Mimir Chamber Music Festival came to a close in TCU's PepsiCo Hall on Friday evening with a program that was typical of this ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
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Classical music: Mimir Festival outstanding in rarely heard works
FORT WORTH — Even with an 18-year history of inventive programming and accomplished performances, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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More superb performances at Mimir Chamber Music Festival
Stephen Rose, Frank Huang, Brant Taylor and Joan DerHovsepian performed at the Kimbell Art Museum on Sunday as part of the Mimir ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Mimir Chamber Music Festival opens with spot-on performances
Violinst Stephen Rose, pianist Alessio Bax and cellist Brant Taylor played Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 1 superbly during Friday's Mimir ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Review: Mimir Chamber Music Festival Concert 1
Violinist Frank Huang and pianist Alessio Bax perform in the first concert of the Mimir Chamber Music Festival at PepsiCo Recital Hall Thursday ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
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Making Mimir
Mimir, which begins Thursday at Texas Christian University, has two tracks for the concerts. One features the highly distinguished group of ... «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jul 15»
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Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: July 2
Fans of chamber music should head out to TCU for the Mimir Chamber Music Festival, which brings some of the best pianists and string players ... «D Magazine, Jul 15»
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Catch Mimir If You Can
One of the city's most underappreciated classical music institutions, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival, returns for another week at TCU and the ... «Fort Worth Weekly, Jul 15»
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Save the Dates for July
The 18th annual Mimir Chamber Music Festival features five Mimir Artists' concerts and two Mimir Emerging Artists' Concerts in PepsiCo ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»

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