Himirike

Old Swedish Dictionary - himirike

Meaning of Old Swedish word "himirike" in Swedish.

As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:

himirike Old Swedish word can mean:

himirike
L.
himirike
1) himmelrike. " wardhe þin wili här i iordh riki swa sum han wardir i himiriki" SvB 3 (senare h. av 1300-t.). 2) bildl. ngt mycket lyckligt. thaa swarade her knwtz suen, at kunne man hielpe then fartige man, hans husbonde, thet ware STort himmerike STb 2: 246 (1488).

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • himme- STb 2: 246 (1488). hemeSkrtUppb 422. hemme- SvB 358 (omkr. 1500). -riki ib 3 (senare h. av 1300-t.)),
  • *himirikis smasven ,
  • himirikis vägher (himme-),

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚼᛁᛘᛁᚱᛁᚴᚽ
Medieval Runes were used in Sweden from 12th to 17th centuries.

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Works and authors cited:

ST
Själens Tröst. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. 1871--73.
SvB
Svenska Böner från medeltiden. Utg. af R. Geete. 1907--09. SFSS.
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