þvinguð

þvinguð is an Old Norse word. It is the past participle of the verb þvinga, meaning to force, compel, or press. As a past participle, þvinguð can function as an adjective, describing something that has been forced or compelled. The word appears in various Old Norse texts, including sagas and Eddic poetry.

The concept of being forced or compelled is a recurring theme in Norse mythology and literature. þvinguð can therefore be used to describe characters or situations where agency is limited or external forces are dominant. For example, a warrior might be described as þvinguð into battle, or a god might be depicted as þvinguð to act against their will. The grammatical form of þvinguð changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. Singular masculine nominative is þvingaður, singular feminine nominative is þvinguð, singular neuter nominative is þvingað, and plural nominative for all genders is þvingaðir. The word's etymology is related to Proto-Germanic roots associated with pressing or squeezing. Its usage provides insight into the nuances of coercion and obligation within the Old Norse cultural context.