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Borghild

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[bawrg-hild] / ˈbɔrgˌhɪld /

noun

  1. (in theVolsunga Saga ) the first wife of Sigmund: she poisons Sinfiotli in revenge for his killing of her brother.


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“My hometown, it is shaking,” said Borghild Glosimot, 52, who was born and raised here.

From New York Times Oct. 17, 2021

Kent and Borghild Hooper, who had learned about the press and TV during their ordeal, called in reporters.

From Time Magazine Archive

The real mythic names of his parents, Borgar and Drott, have been retained side by side with the names given by the compiler, Sigmund and Borghild.

From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.

"Tardy is your welcome, Borghild of Skogli," quoth he.

From Tales from Two Hemispheres by Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth

"Borghild," he said, at last, putting his arm gently about her waist, "you and I, I think, played together when we were children."

From Tales from Two Hemispheres by Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth

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