Aslaug

[ ahs-loug ]

/ ˈɑs laʊg /

daughter of Brynhild and Sigurd, wife of Ragnar Lodbrok.

QUIZZES

Here is our second set of teacher-selected PSAT vocabulary words. Do you know the meanings of these terms?

Question 1 of 10

advocate

From the Old Norse word Āslaug

"Bow-wow," he barked at Aslaug, and threw his forepaws up on her.
Arne: Early Tales and Sketches|Bjornstjerne Bjornson
He had a daughter, Aslaug, who had inherited his cleverness.
The Bridal March; One Day|Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
Brynhild said: "Our daughter Aslaug thou shalt rear up here with thee."
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
In the house lived a quick-witted youth, whom Aslaug had taken in out of pity.
The Bridal March; One Day|Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

There was one, however, who did not say so, and that was Aslaug.
Arne: Early Tales and Sketches|Bjornstjerne Bjornson