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holmgang

noun
holm·​gang | \ ˈhō(l)mˌgaŋ\

Definition of holmgang

archaic
: a duel especially on an island

History and Etymology for holmgang

Old Norse hōlmganga, from hōlmr small island + ganga act of going; akin to Old English gang act of going

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