"Bifrǫst" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [Old Norse]

IPA: /ˈbiv.rɔst/ [Norse, West, obsolete], /ˈbiv.rɔst/ (note: 12th century Old Icelandic), /ˈbɪv.rœst/ (note: 13th century Late Old Icelandic)
Etymology: From bifa (“shake, tremble”) + rǫst (< Proto-Germanic *rastō). The alternative form Bilrǫst is from bil (“moment”). Etymology templates: {{compound|non|bifa|rǫst|t1=shake, tremble}} bifa (“shake, tremble”) + rǫst, {{der|non|gem-pro|*rastō}} Proto-Germanic *rastō Head templates: {{head|non|proper noun|g=f}} Bifrǫst f
  1. (Norse mythology) Bifrost, the rainbow bridge connecting Asgard with Midgard Wikipedia link: Bifröst Tags: Norse, feminine Categories (topical): Norse mythology Synonyms: Bifröst, Bilrǫst, Bilröst
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