Meaning of holmgang | Babel Free
Examples
“A man could no longer be challenged for his lands or his women-folk, since the only result⟳ of holmgang which the law would allow⟳, apart from wounds or death, was a claim⟳ for the payment of the agreed stakes.”
“The influence⟳ of Christianity may have⟳ hastened the end⟳ of holmgang in Iceland, but long before the conversion of the country enlightened public opinion had come⟳ to see⟳ the absurdity of single combat as a method of settling disputes.”
“Some members of the council suggested a holmgang.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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