Skirnir
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Skirnir
< Old Norse Skírnir, equivalent to skír(r) bright, clear ( cf. sheer 1) + -nir noun suffix
Example Sentences
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Frey took out his sword and held it out for Skirnir to examine.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
Frey’s face was clouded and troubled, and Skirnir hesitated to approach him.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
Skirnir agreed, as he had been instructed to do by Odin, although the dwarfs’ price was high.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
At last he called the light elf Skirnir, Frey’s messenger, to his side, and he described the chain called Gleipnir.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
He gave Skirnir his sword, and a horse to ride.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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