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valhalla

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Valhalla


Main Entry:
Val·hal·la Listen to the pronunciation of Valhalla Listen to the pronunciation of Valhalla
Pronunciation:
\val-ˈha-lə also väl-ˈhä-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
German & Old Norse; German Walhalla, from Old Norse Valhll, literally, hall of the slain, from valr the slain (akin to Old English wæl slaughter, the slain) + hll hall; akin to Old English heall hall
Date:
1768
1 : the great hall in Norse mythology where heroes slain in battle are received 2 : a place of honor, glory, or happiness : heaven <an academic's Valhalla>


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