Colbronde
Preserved but no longer current.
Also seen as: Colbrand
Meaning · English
The Danish giant slain by Guy of Warwick. By his death the land was delivered from Danish tribute.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Colbronde” mean?
The Danish giant slain by Guy of Warwick. By his death the land was delivered from Danish tribute.
Is “Colbronde” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.