What does "shieldmaiden" mean?

A female virgin who had chosen to fight as a warrior in battle.

What is a synonym for "shieldmaiden"?

Common synonyms include: brynhild.

noun

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A female virgin who had chosen to fight as a warrior in battle. Norse
"The shield-maiden (skölde-mö) was dedicated to Odin, and forbidden to wed; her love brought calamity."

"The shield-maiden (skölde-mö) was dedicated to Odin, and forbidden to wed; her love brought calamity."

From shield + maiden. Calque from Old Norse skjaldmær (“shieldmaiden”).