Grimhild

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[grim-hild] / ˈgrɪm hɪld /

noun

1. (in theVolsunga Saga ) a sorceress, the wife of Gjuki and the mother of Gudrun and Gunnar. She gave Sigurd a potion to make him forget Brynhild so that he would marry Gudrun.

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Etymology

Origin of Grimhild

< Old Norse Grīmhildr, equivalent to grím ( a ) mask + hildr battle

Example Sentences

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Grimhild

Neither recognised the other: Sigurd because of the magic spell cast over him by Grimhild; Brunhild because of the altered appearance of her lover.

From Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)

Grimhild meanwhile urged upon her son Gunnar to sue for the hand of Brunhild.

From Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine by Spence, Lewis

Grimhild grew more and more remote, but remained on terms with Thorstan Red, in whom she confided some of her growing fancies.

From Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

It was not long before illness appeared in Thorstein’s home, and his wife, whose name was Grimhild, was first taken sick.

From The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 by Olson, Julius E.

Grimhild had the kitchen door open; dry snow was sweeping in upon her; the front of her gown was white with it.

From Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America by Hewlett, Maurice Henry