berserker
The origin and history of berserker.
Etymology
From Old Norse berserkr, likely combining "bear" and "shirt/coat" — a reference to the bear pelts these warriors reportedly wore into combat.
The origin and history of berserker.
From Old Norse berserkr, likely combining "bear" and "shirt/coat" — a reference to the bear pelts these warriors reportedly wore into combat.
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