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So they came to the holme and fell to the holmgang.

From The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald by Collingwood, W. G. (William Gershom)

If he passes astern he will reach the holme and be round it before us.

From Viking Boys by Saxby, Jessie Margaret Edmondston

He rose up from his place beside the sailor, and going to the other side of the holme, he again knelt down and "wrestled in prayer" for his darling.

From Viking Boys by Saxby, Jessie Margaret Edmondston

"If it becomes a chase we haven't a chance," said Harry, "so we must try and cut him off at the holme."

From Viking Boys by Saxby, Jessie Margaret Edmondston

Yaspard did not alter his course one bit until he was within talking distance of the enemy, and dangerously near the holme.

From Viking Boys by Saxby, Jessie Margaret Edmondston