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
The lord of goats the apes' kinsman besought the horse of plank farther out to move; but the Jotun declared his slight desire farther to row.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
Suddenly Beowulf raised himself upon one elbow and fastened his strong grip on the astonished Jotun.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
Thou now remindest me how I with Hrungnir fought, that stout-hearted Jotun, whose head was all of stone; yet I made him fall, and sink before me.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
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