Valkyrian

See also: valkyrian

English

Etymology

From Valkyrie +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪɹiən

Adjective

Valkyrian (comparative more Valkyrian, superlative most Valkyrian)

1. Of or pertaining to the Valkyries.
   • 1850, Alfred Tennyson, “Part IV”, in The Princess: A Medley, 3rd edition, London: Edward Moxon, […], →OCLC, page 77:

     So they blaspheme the muse! but great is song / Used to great ends: ourself have often tried / Valkyrian hymns, or into rhythm have dash’d / The passion of the prophetess; […]

   • 2012 August 20, “Lady & Peebles”, in Adventure Time, season 4, episode 10a, spoken by Princess Bubblegum and Ricardio the Heart Guy (Hynden Walch and George Takei):

     Bubblegum: Okay, Ricardio. I'll do it. I'll be your wife.
     Ricardio: Ah!
     Bubblegum: If you can beat me at hand-to-hand combat!
     Ricardio: Oh, my. How Valkyrian.