Balder

American  

[bawl-der] / ˈbɔl dər /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a god, a son of Odin and Frigg and the twin brother of Hod, by whom he was killed.

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Balder British  

/ ˈbɔːldə /

noun

1. Norse myth a god, son of Odin and Frigg, noted for his beauty and sweet nature. He was killed by a bough of mistletoe thrown by the blind god Höd, misled by the malicious Loki

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Etymology

Origin of Balder

< Old Norse Baldr, cognate with Old English bealdor prince, lord; perhaps akin to Old Norse baldr brave

Example Sentences

Later, John and Paul attempt diabolical accents while relating the story of Count Balder and Felpin Mansions, “the eccentric son of Baron Landsberg, the inventor of the rack,” including a variety of sound effects.

From Salon

He provoked Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to kill Balder, the god of joy and gladness.

From DOGO News

Frigga told him of her journey to ensure Balder’s safety and how everything had sworn to do him no harm.

From Literature

“I threw a dart. It was neither big nor heavy, but you must have seen it. Balder, my brother, why are you not laughing?”

From Literature

As a child, Arthur spent his weekends helping out at his father’s printing business, Balder & Balder.

From Los Angeles Times