Synonyms for galdr
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An ancient form of shamanic chanting, an improvisational magical song, especially for a protective effect. Compare the custom of the joik and other chanting traditions among the Sámi shamanic noaidi who shares mutual influence with the Norse shamanic vǫlva and other Norse magical customs.
Forms
- Plural
- galdrs → incantations, galders…
Example sentences
- incantation Tom uttered a Latin incantation and was suddenly in Boston.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| galdr | steady | |
| incantation | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- galder
- 11 letters
- incantation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (incantation4 = 4 syllables).