Wiglaf.—Son of Wihstan, and related to Beowulf. He remains faithful to Beowulf in the fatal struggle with the fire-drake. Would rather die than leave his lord in his dire emergency.—[36 1]; [36 3]; [36 28].
Wonred.—Father of Wulf and Eofor.—[41 20]; [41 26].
Wulf.—Son of Wonred. Engaged in the battle between Higelac’s and Ongentheow’s forces, and had a hand-to-hand fight with Ongentheow himself. Ongentheow disables him, and is thereupon slain by Eofor.—[41 19]; [41 29].
Wulfgar.—Lord of the Wendels, and retainer of Hrothgar.—[6 18]; [6 30].
Wylfings.—A people to whom belonged Heatholaf, who was slain by Ecgtheow.—[8 6]; [8 16].
Yrmenlaf.—Younger brother of Æschere, the hero whose death grieved Hrothgar so deeply.—[21 4].
[LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES NOT IN GENERAL USE.]
ATHELING.—Prince, nobleman.
BAIRN.—Son, child.
BARROW.—Mound, rounded hill, funeral-mound.