Elli

American  

[el-ee] / ˈɛl i /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. an old woman, a personification of old age, who defeated Thor in a wrestling match.

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Etymology

Origin of Elli

< Icelandic elli, literally, old age. eld

Example Sentences

The loss of Rogers and Bristol's Louis Rees-Zammit means Ellis Mee, who was called up to the squad on Monday, and Rio Dyer are selected on the wings.

From BBC

At the age of five, my grandfather arrived at Ellis Island on Nov. 24, 1949, Thanksgiving Day.

From The Wall Street Journal

That's rising star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists who are hoping to cut through.

From BBC

“That’s how you thread the needle,” said Ellis of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ellis explains that the episode made the cast weep during the table read.

From Los Angeles Times