Valgrind

English

Etymology

From Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (dead warrior) + grind (gate).

Proper noun

Valgrind

  1. (Norse mythology) The main entrance to Valhalla in Norse mythology.

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse valgrind, from valr (dead warrior) + grind (gate).

Noun

Valgrind f (genitive singular valgrindar, nominative plural valgrindur)

  1. (mythology) The main entrance to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
  2. shield

Declension

References

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (dead warrior) + grind (gate).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²vaːlɡrɪn(d)/, /²vaːɽɡrɪn(d)/

Proper noun

Valgrind f

  1. Valgrind
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