In the Norwegian wars, the actors were, every one of them, named and patronymically described as the King's friend and companion. From Wordnik.com. [Address of Congress to the people of the Confederate States : joint resolution in relation to the war,] Reference
The idea, at all events, of naming nations patronymically from their leaders or founders was common in ancient times, though the correctness of some of the instances adduced is more than doubtful. From Wordnik.com. [Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1] Reference
In Norway, no Persian masses fight and perish to aggrandize a king, but the actors are bonders or landholders, every one of whom is named and personally and patronymically described, as the king's friend and companion. From Wordnik.com. [English Traits (1856)] Reference
In Norway, no Persian masses fight and perish to aggrandize a king, but the actors are bonders or landholders, every one of whom is named and personally and patronymically described, as the kings friend and companion. From Wordnik.com. [IV. English Traits. Race] Reference
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