Jotun

[ yaw-toon ]

/ ˈyɔ tʊn /

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noun Scandinavian Mythology.

any of a race of giants frequently in conflict with the gods.

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Also Jotunn, Jö·tunn

[yœ-toon]. /ˈyœ tʊn/.

Origin of Jotun

1835–45; <Old Norse jǫtunn giant; cognate with Old English ēoten; akin to eat

Words nearby Jotun

jostle, jot, jota, jotter, jotting, Jotun, Jotunheim, joual, Joubert, jougs, Jouhaux

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How to use Jotun in a sentence

The two came forth, but the old Jotun with eyes surveyed his adversary.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Flew then Loki—the plumage rattled—until he came beyond the Æsir's dwellings, and came within the Jotun's land.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
The Jotun was little glad, as they rowed back, so that the powerful Hymir nothing spake, but the oar moved in another course.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Then were three oxen taken, and the Jotun bade them forthwith be boiled.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

In shivers flew the pillar at the Jotun's glance; the beam was first broken in two.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

British Dictionary definitions for Jotun

Jotun

Jotunn

/ (ˈjɔːtʊn) /

noun

Norse myth any of a race of giants

Word Origin for Jotun

from Old Norse jötunn giant; related to eat

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