godi
godi · godis · godar
A local chieftain in Norse societies, who held religious and administrative dutiesA local chieftain in Norse societies, who held religious and administrative duties.
/ˈɡəʊdi/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A local chieftain in Norse societies, who held religious and administrative duties.
(Germanic)A priest of the modern Norse religion.
Coordinate term: gythja (priestess)
Origin
Borrowed from Icelandic goði.Borrowed from Icelandic goði.
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Forms
plural: godis / godarWord family
1 related wordsRelatedvolkhv
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular