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Jotun
[ yaw-toon ]
noun
- any of a race of giants frequently in conflict with the gods.
Jotun
/ ˈjɔːtʊn /
noun
- Norse myth any of a race of giants
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Jotun1
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Example Sentences
The two came forth, but the old Jotun with eyes surveyed his adversary.
Flew then Loki—the plumage rattled—until he came beyond the Æsir's dwellings, and came within the Jotun's land.
The Jotun was little glad, as they rowed back, so that the powerful Hymir nothing spake, but the oar moved in another course.
Then were three oxen taken, and the Jotun bade them forthwith be boiled.
In shivers flew the pillar at the Jotun's glance; the beam was first broken in two.
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