English Explanatory Dictionary

valar dohaeris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.

Word forms

valar dohaeris

Etymology

Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for use in his A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series. The phrase valar dohaeris means "all men must serve" in the fictional language of High Valyrian. It is a traditional response to valar morghulis (“all men must die”).

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