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

Penn Mutual Managing Director Scott Ellis says that policymakers remain “at the top of our watch list…the old adage that ‘markets stop panicking when policymakers start to’ still seems to resonate.”

From Barron's

And I know Mr. Ellis will let me write the test tomorrow over lunch if I miss it today, so the test isn’t an issue.

From Literature

Since his early days designing for Perry Ellis, fresh off a winning showcase at the Parsons School of Design’s end-of-term fashion show, Jacobs has relished throwing a wrench in the system.

From Salon

Eli Ellis played for the University of South Carolina as a freshman this season, but recently announced plans to transfer to another school for next season.

From MarketWatch

Her season was followed by the 29th season of “The Bachelor,” starring Grant Ellis, the show’s second Black star.

From Los Angeles Times