What was Magnus Barefoot's nickname in Old Norse?
Magnús langfœtr
Magnús hár
Magnús berfœttr
Magnús inn ríki
Answer
Magnús berfœttr, meaning "Magnus Barefoot" in Old Norse, was the nickname given to King Magnus III of Norway. The nickname originated from his habit of going barefoot, even in formal settings. This unconventional behavior earned him the moniker "Barefoot" and became a defining characteristic of his reign.
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