Gullinbursti

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proper noun

A giant bronze mechanical boar forged by Brokkr and Eitri as a gift for the god Freyr.

OriginOld Norse Gullinbursti →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Norsehuman sciencesA giant bronze mechanical boar forged by Brokkr and Eitri as a gift for the god Freyr.

Origin

  1. Old NorseGullinbursti“Golden-bristled”
  2. EnglishGullinbursti

Borrowed from Old Norse Gullinbursti (“Golden-bristled”); sometimes known as Slíðrugtanni.

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Translations

Danish Gyldenbørste
  • Gyldenbørstea mechanical male boar in Norse mythology
Swedish Gyllenborste
  • Gyllenborstea mechanical male boar in Norse mythology
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Chicago

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