jǫrmun-

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Old Norse

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ermunaz, cognate with Old Saxon irmin- and Old English eormen-.

Prefix

jǫrmun-

  1. immense, great

Usage notes

  • jǫrmun- is a very rare prefix that denotes something immense in size; it should not be used to translate the English adjective great or any equivalent.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Icelandic: jörmun-

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