Jotun
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Jotun
1835–45; < Old Norse jǫtunn giant; cognate with Old English ēoten; akin to eat
Example Sentences
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"It has become more and more difficult to operate in the country under the ongoing sanctions and we realise the situation won't change in the near future," Jotun said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2022
Visitors check out the Jotun Coatings booth at the second "International Exhibition for Rebuild Libya" in Benghazi April 28, 2013.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2022
With a Jotun woman, Angerbode, or Messenger of Evil, Loki begets three fell children.
From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by William Rounseville Alger
The Jotun was little glad, as they rowed back, so that the powerful Hymir nothing spake, but the oar moved in another course.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
Caused trouble to the Jotun th' unwelcome-worded As: he forthwith meditated vengeance on the gods.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
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