HOLMGANG


Meaning of HOLMGANG in English

ˈhō(l)mˌgaŋ noun

Etymology: Old Norse hōlmganga, from hōlmr small island + ganga act of going; akin to Old English gang act of going — more at gang

archaic : a duel especially on an island

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