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Skirnir

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[skeer-nir] / ˈskɪər nɪr /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

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

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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Their wounds healed as Frey and Skirnir watched, and they clambered onto their horses.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

“She will take you to be her husband nine days from now, on the island of Barri,” said Skirnir.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

He gave Skirnir his sword, and a horse to ride.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Frey took out his sword and held it out for Skirnir to examine.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Frey will die missing and regretting the loss of the sword he gave to Skirnir so long ago, for love of Gerd.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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