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Holmgang
UK
/ˈhəʊmɡæŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊmɡæŋ/
Translation of "holmgang" into Russian
holmgang
Noun
UK
/ˈhəʊmɡæŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊmɡæŋ/
holmgang
holmgangs pl
хольмганг
The two warriors agreed to settle their dispute through a holmgang.
Два воина договорились разрешить свой спор через хольмганг.
Definitions
holmgang
Noun
UK
/ˈhəʊmɡæŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊmɡæŋ/
A traditional Norse duel or combat between two individuals, often used to settle disputes or matters of honor.
The two warriors agreed to a holmgang to resolve their conflict over the land.
holmgang
Adjective
UK
/ˈhəʊmɡæŋ/
US
/ˈhoʊmɡæŋ/
Relating to or characteristic of a holmgang duel.
The saga recounts a holmgang duel fought at dawn.
Holmgang
Proper noun
A Norwegian televised debate programme broadcast by TV 2 between 1992 and 2008.
Holmgang attracted high viewership throughout the late 1990s.