holmgang

/ˈhoʊlmɡæŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Viking trial by combat, where two parties choose champions to fight each other.

“The Viking warriors decided to settle their dispute through a holmgang, where their chosen champions would engage in combat.”

Synonyms

  • Viking duel
  • trial by combat

Antonyms

  • arbitration
  • mediation