Skirnir
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Skirnir
< Old Norse Skírnir, equivalent to skír(r) bright, clear ( cf. sheer 1) + -nir noun suffix
Example Sentences
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When the dwarfs had finished their crafting, they gave Skirnir a wooden box.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
Their wounds healed as Frey and Skirnir watched, and they clambered onto their horses.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
“So much mead for so many warriors,” said Skirnir.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
On the third day, Njord sent for Skirnir.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
The dwarfs listened to Skirnir describe the commission, and they shivered, and they named their price.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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