galdr

Old Norse

/ˈɡaldr̩/

noun
Definitions
  • magical chanting, especially relating to the Ljóðatal, gendered masculine and for protective effects
  • a term for magic generally; spell, incantation, charm, wizardry, witchcraft

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Germanic *galdraz (charm, sing).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*galdraz

Gloss

charm, sing

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

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