Valkyrie

American  

[val-keer-ee, -kahy-ree, vahl-, val-kuh-ree] / vælˈkɪər i, -ˈkaɪ ri, vɑl-, ˈvæl kə ri /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. any of the beautiful maidens attendant upon Odin who bring the souls of slain warriors chosen by Odin or Tyr to Valhalla and there wait upon them.

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Valkyrie British  

/ ˈvælkɪərɪ, vælˈkɪərɪ, ˈvælkɪə /

noun

1. Norse myth any of the beautiful maidens who serve Odin and ride over battlefields to claim the dead heroes and take them to Valhalla

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Other Word Forms

• Valkyrian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Valkyrie

< Old Norse valkyrja chooser of the slain (cognate with Old English wælcyrie witch), equivalent to val ( r ) the slain in battle, slaughter (cognate with Old English wæl ) + kyrja chooser (cognate with Old English cyrie ); akin to choose

Example Sentences

Thompson appeared in three “Creed” pictures, also playing the role of Valkyrie in numerous Marvel movies including “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.”

From Los Angeles Times

He appeared on video before the rapper Doechii’s set at the Outside Lands music festival, and again in mascot form at a Golden State Valkyries game, where fans erupted and started an alligator “chomp.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They trail the Golden State Valkyries by two games for the eighth and final playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times

In a career that spanned six decades, the Oscar-nominated actor starred in films including The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Far From the Madding Crowd and Valkyrie.

From BBC

Plum played 41 minutes during an overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, during which she was awarded those six free throws.

From Los Angeles Times