Heimdall
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Heimdall
< Old Norse Heimdallr, equivalent to heim ( r ) home, world + dallr, perhaps cognate with Old English deall bold, renowned
Example Sentences
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Not “The Harder They Fall,” but my character in the Marvel world, in the “Thor” films, Heimdall, there’s a sense of symmetry between those two voices.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
He played Heimdall in "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Thor."
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2015
So is Heimdall the Watchman, played by Idris Elba with a good deal more panache than he was allowed to infuse into his starring role this year as Nelson Mandela.
From Time ● Nov. 6, 2013
Surprisingly, African-American fantasy author Charles Saunders, creator of the Sub-Saharan sword and sorcery hero Imaro, weighs in on the side of those who want to keep Heimdall white.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2011
Loki will watch Heimdall’s face, looking for weakness, looking for emotion, but Heimdall will remain impassive.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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