eimur

From Old Norse eimr (“reek”), from Proto-Germanic *aimaz (“steam”). Cognates include Icelandic eimur (“steam”) and Norwegian eim (“steam”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈaiːmʊɹ/
• Rhymes: -aiːmʊɹ

eimur m (genitive singular eimurs, plural eimar)

1. ember, glowing ashes
   • 2015, “Verð mín [Be mine]”, performed by Eivør:

     Fríða náttin er ein eimur.

     The beautiful night is an ember.

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From Old Norse eimr, from Proto-Germanic *aimaz. Cognate with Faroese eimur, Norwegian eim.

• IPA^(key): /ˈeiːmʏr/
• Rhymes: -eiːmʏr

eimur m (genitive singular eims, no plural)

1. steam, vapour

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• eimskip
• eima