Grimskalle Trell

English translation: Thrall of Grim the Bald

17:48 May 29, 2004
Norwegian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Music
Norwegian term or phrase: Grimskalle Trell
song title. Norwegian metal band.
Jeff Fahnestock
English translation:Thrall of Grim the Bald
Explanation:
"Grimskalle" is possibly a reference to Grim, known as Grim the Bald because he lost his hair early, or to his son Egil Skallagrimsson, Viking skald and psychopathic killer. You can learn more about this fascinating character in Egil's Saga. A "trell" is a thrall (a slave, serf or bondman).


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Note added at 2004-05-30 18:52:33 (GMT)
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The name \"Skallagrim\" means \"Grim the Bald\" or \"Bald Grim\", but it may have been turned round to create a play on words, as grimskalle would mean something like \"hideous skull\".
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Richard Lawson
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4 +1Thrall of Grim the Bald
Richard Lawson
4Foul Skull Thrall
Per Riise (X)


  

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Foul Skull Thrall


Explanation:
No expl. needed

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Note added at 11 hrs 35 mins (2004-05-30 05:23:54 GMT)
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I actually think this is the name of a person as well.

Per Riise (X)
Norway
Local time: 17:35
Native speaker of: Norwegian
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Thrall of Grim the Bald


Explanation:
"Grimskalle" is possibly a reference to Grim, known as Grim the Bald because he lost his hair early, or to his son Egil Skallagrimsson, Viking skald and psychopathic killer. You can learn more about this fascinating character in Egil's Saga. A "trell" is a thrall (a slave, serf or bondman).


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Note added at 2004-05-30 18:52:33 (GMT)
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The name \"Skallagrim\" means \"Grim the Bald\" or \"Bald Grim\", but it may have been turned round to create a play on words, as grimskalle would mean something like \"hideous skull\".

Richard Lawson
Local time: 17:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Cool. Thanks!

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