Gleipnir

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[gleyp-nir] / ˈgleɪp nɪr /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a bond with magic properties, forged by elves and used by the gods to bind Fenrir.

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Etymology

Origin of Gleipnir

From Old Norse, perhaps derivative of gleipa “to scorn, sneer”

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 gathered the ingredients they would need to make Gleipnir.

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Each of these things was used to make Gleipnir.

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Odin opened his hand to display Gleipnir.

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The gods bound him with Gleipnir.

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