Grani

¹

[ grah-nee ]

noun

1. (in the Volsunga Saga ) the horse of Sigurd.

grani-

²

1. a combining form meaning “grain,” used in the formation of compound words:

   granivorous.

grani-

combining_form

1. indicating grain

   graniform

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grani¹

< Latin, combining form of grānum; akin to corn ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grani¹

from Latin, from grānum grain

Example Sentences

Thou wast Grani's bride at Bravollr, hadst a golden bit, ready for the course.

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Thou wilt find Fafnir's lair, and thence wilt take splendid riches, with gold wilt load Grani's back.

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Sigurd went to Hialprek's stud and chose himself a horse, which was afterwards named Grani.

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Gunnar answers: "My horse will not leap this fire," and prays Sigurd to lend him Grani.

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Gunnar now rides again towards the fire, but Grani will not go over.

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