Jotun
[yaw-too n]
- any of a race of giants frequently in conflict with the gods.
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Also Jo·tunn, Jö·tunn [yœ-too n] /ˈyœ tʊn/.
Origin of Jotun
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Historical Examples of jotun
"No such purpose had I," the Jotun said with a touch of surliness.
The Ward of King CanuteOttilie A. Liljencrantz
The Jotun's voice rumbled hideously as he talked into his goblet.
The Ward of King CanuteOttilie A. Liljencrantz
They might have served for a table, or maybe a stool, for a Jotun.
King Alfred's VikingCharles W. Whistler
The next instant, she even drew a little clink from one of the Jotun's silver buttons.
The Ward of King CanuteOttilie A. Liljencrantz
Her father—Fridtjof—the Jotun—the battle—Her ears were dinned with terrible noises; her eyes were seared by terrible pictures.
The Ward of King CanuteOttilie A. Liljencrantz
Jotun
Jotunn
- Norse myth any of a race of giants
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Word Origin for Jotun
from Old Norse jötunn giant; related to eat
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Word Origin and History for jotun
1842, a word revived from Old Norse jotunn (see ettin).
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