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Grani

1

[ grah-nee ]

noun

  1. (in the Volsunga Saga ) the horse of Sigurd.


grani-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “grain,” used in the formation of compound words:

    granivorous.

grani-

combining_form

  1. indicating grain

    graniform

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Grani1

< Latin, combining form of grānum; akin to corn 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Grani1

from Latin, from grānum grain
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Example Sentences

Thou wast Grani's bride at Bravollr, hadst a golden bit, ready for the course.

Thou wilt find Fafnir's lair, and thence wilt take splendid riches, with gold wilt load Grani's back.

Sigurd went to Hialprek's stud and chose himself a horse, which was afterwards named Grani.

Gunnar answers: "My horse will not leap this fire," and prays Sigurd to lend him Grani.

Gunnar now rides again towards the fire, but Grani will not go over.

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