einvígi

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse einvígi. Cognate with Swedish envig.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈein.viːjɪ/

Noun

einvígi n (genitive singular einvígis, nominative plural einvígi)

  1. duel, single combat
    Synonym: hólmganga

Declension

Old Norse

Etymology

From einn (one, alone) + víg (fight; battle).

Noun

einvígi n (genitive einvigis)

  1. duel, single combat

Declension

Descendants

  • Icelandic: einvígi
  • Old Swedish: envighe
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