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- Old Norse · derived fromMímir
- English todayMímir
From Old Norse Mímir, meaning “the rememberer” or “the wise one”.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A figure in Norse mythology renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War, after which Odin receives secret knowledge and counsel from the severed head. Full definition →
From Old Norse Mímir, meaning “the rememberer” or “the wise one”.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.