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

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 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

Then came the proud Dame Grimhild,    To prepare the bride for the hall; With iron she caused her feet to be shod,    And her fingers with steel tipped all.

From Grimmer and Kamper The End of Sivard Snarenswayne and other ballads by Borrow, George Henry

It was the proud Dame Grimhild    The wine with spices blends; And unto many a hero free    She messengers outsends.

From Grimhild's Vengeance Three Ballads by Wise, Thomas James

“O’er many a league of land and sea    We hither have repaired; Dame Grimhild is our sister,    The truth is now declared.”

From Grimhild's Vengeance Three Ballads by Wise, Thomas James