varangian

Speech parts

1. varangian - Noun

2. varangian - Adjective

Meaning

One of the Northmen who founded a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century; also, one of the Northmen composing, at a later date, the imperial bodyguard at Constantinople.

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Examples

Byzantium, threatened by Varangian Rus' raiders, would assist Khazaria, and Khazaria at times allowed the northerners to pass through their territory in exchange for a portion of the booty. Source: Internet

Basil escaped with the help of his Varangian Guard and attempted to make up his losses by turning Samuel's brother Aaron against him. Source: Internet

Instead, the Varangian ruling classes of the two powerful city-states of Novgorod and Kiev were thoroughly Slavicised by the end of the 10th century. Source: Internet

He came out with the Patriarch to the Golden Milestone before the Great Palace and addressed the Varangian Guard. Source: Internet

Sviatoslav was tutored by a Varangian named Asmud. Source: Internet

The disorder prompted the tribes to invite back the Varangian Rus "to come and rule them" and bring peace to the region. Source: Internet

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