"valknut" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: valknuts [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Old Norse valr (“the slain”) and Old Norse knútr (“a knot”), meaning "knot of the slain". The term was coined in later history, as it is not known what name was used by the historical Norse for that symbol. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|valr|t=the slain}} Old Norse valr (“the slain”), {{der|en|non|knútr|t=a knot}} Old Norse knútr (“a knot”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} valknut (plural valknuts)
  1. A symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, used by ancient Germanic peoples, but of uncertain meaning. Wikipedia link: valknut Categories (topical): Germanic paganism, Norse mythology Synonyms: valknot

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