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Etymology · Old Norse

galdr

2 English words descend from Old Norse galdr, most common first.

galderA type of pagan incantation, spell, charm, and thereof.
galdrAn ancient form of shamanic chanting, an improvisational magical song, especially for a protective effect. Compare the custom of the joik and other chanting traditions among the Sámi shamanic noaidi who shares mutual influence with the Norse shamanic vǫlva and other Norse magical customs.