einherjar

/eɪnˈhɛɹ.jɑɹ/

EꞮNHƐɹ · jɑɹ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The warriors who died fighting bravely and were brought by valkyries to Valhalla, where they feast and prepare for Ragnarok.

Etymology

From Old Norse einherjar (plural, literally “lone fighters”) (rarely attested singular einheri).