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On Robbie's bust, Findikoglu added an archival Walkyrie brooch from 1900.—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Word History
Etymology
German Walküre & Old Norse valkyrja
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Walkyrie was
before the 12th century