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HROÐGAR

Gender: Masculine

Usage: Anglo-Saxon

Old English cognate of Hrodger (see ROGER). This was the name of the Danish king in 'Beowulf'. It became unused after the Normans introduced Hrodger after the invasion.

(see also HROTHGAR)

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