Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Valgrind. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Valgrind, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Valgrind in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Valgrind you have here. The definition of the word
Valgrind will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Valgrind, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (“dead warrior”) + grind (“gate”).
Proper noun
Valgrind
- (Norse mythology) The main entrance to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
Icelandic
Etymology
Borrowed from Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (“dead warrior”) + grind (“gate”).
Proper noun
Valgrind f (proper noun, genitive singular Valgrindar)
- (Norse mythology) Valgrind (the main entrance to Valhalla in Norse mythology)
Declension
Declension of Valgrind (sg-only feminine)
| nominative
|
Valgrind
|
| accusative
|
Valgrind
|
| dative
|
Valgrind
|
| genitive
|
Valgrindar
|
References
- Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon (1989) Íslensk orðsifjabók, Reykjavík: Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, →ISBN (Available at Málið.is under the “Eldri orðabækur” tab.)
- “valgrind” in Dictionary of Old Norse Prose (ONP) at University of Copenhagen
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (“dead warrior”) + grind (“gate”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /²vaːlɡrɪn(d)/, /²vaːɽɡrɪn(d)/
Proper noun
Valgrind f
- Valgrind