Varangian
Americannoun
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any of the Northmen who, under Rurik, established a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century.
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a member of the bodyguard Varangian guard of the Byzantine emperors, especially in the 11th and 12th centuries, made up of Northmen, Anglo-Saxons, and other northern Europeans.
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of Varangian
C18: from Medieval Latin Varangus, from Medieval Greek Barangos, from Old Norse Væringi, probably from vār pledge
Example Sentences
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From behind them, a voice said, “A Varangian, I think.”
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The Varangian turned slowly, his movement smooth and calculated.
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Without waiting for the Varangian to look at her, she flung the horseshoe with all her strength.
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Anya heard her mother scream her name, but Anya had to focus on the Varangian before her, or she was going to lose every last bit of her nerve and collapse to the ground.
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The Varangian inhaled hard through his nose and bared his teeth at her.
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