Skirnir

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[skeer-nir] / ˈskɪər nɪr /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the servant of Frey: symbol of the sun.

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Etymology

Origin of Skirnir

< Old Norse Skírnir, equivalent to skír(r) bright, clear ( sheer ¹ ) + -nir noun suffix

Example Sentences

At last he called the light elf Skirnir, Frey’s messenger, to his side, and he described the chain called Gleipnir.

From Literature

The dwarfs listened to Skirnir describe the commission, and they shivered, and they named their price.

From Literature

Skirnir agreed, as he had been instructed to do by Odin, although the dwarfs’ price was high.

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When the dwarfs had finished their crafting, they gave Skirnir a wooden box.

From Literature

Skirnir rode back to Asgard with his box at his side.

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