Etymology

Valgrind

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Today it means: The main entrance to Valhalla in Norse mythology. Full definition →

Old Norse Valgrind
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  1. Old Norse · derived fromValgrind
  2. English todayValgrind

From Old Norse Valgrind, from valr (“dead warrior”) + grind (“gate”).

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