vålnad
Swedish
/ˌvoːlˈnad/
noun
Definitions
- ghost, spirit, wraith
Etymology
Inherited from Old Norse vǫrðr (guardian, watcher) inherited from Proto-Germanic *warduz (guard, keeper).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*warduz
Gloss
guard, keeper
Concept
Semantic Field
Warfare and hunting
Ontological Category
Person/Thing