Olav V

or O·laf V

[ oo-lahf, English oh-luh f, oh-luh v ]

/ ˈu lɑf, English ˈoʊ ləf, ˈoʊ ləv /

noun

1903–91, king of Norway 1957–91.

Olaf I

or O·lav I

[ oo-lahf; English oh-luh f, oh-luh v ]

/ ˈu lɑf; English ˈoʊ ləf, ˈoʊ ləv /

noun

Olaf Tryggvessön, a.d. 969–1000, king of Norway 995–1000.

Olaf II

or Olav II

noun

SaintOlaf Haraldssön, a.d. 995–1030, king of Norway from 1016 to 1029; patron saint of Norway.

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Examples from the Web for olaf

Olaf Breuning, for instance, had designed a limited edition label for the Grolsch beer bottle.
Art and High Commerce|Anthony Haden-Guest|December 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His brother Olaf was a tall, thin man; handsome in countenance; lively, modest, and popular.
Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason
Olaf, I did not do it, but some spirit that entered into me and made me mad—mad for the lips of Iduna the Fair.
The Wanderer's Necklace|H. Rider Haggard
According to English sources Olaf was lying with his fleet off Southampton during the winter of 994-995.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson

Whereof Olaf says that a good leader will act first, and call his council afterwards.
King Olaf's Kinsman|Charles Whistler
When Olaf had seated himself Hrorek laid his hand on the king's shoulder, and felt it.
Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason

British Dictionary definitions for olaf

Olaf I

Olav I (ˈəʊləv)

/ (ˈəʊləf) /

noun

known as Olaf Tryggvesson. ?965–?1000 ad, king of Norway (995–?1000). He began the conversion of Norway to Christianity

Olaf II

Olav II

noun

Saint. 995–1030 ad, king of Norway (1015–28), who worked to complete the conversion of Norway to Christianity; deposed by Canute; patron saint of Norway. Feast day: July 29

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Word Origin and History for olaf

Olaf

masc. proper name, from Old Norse An-leifr, literally "ancestor's relic;" first element related to Old High German ano "ancestor;" second element related to Old English læfan "to leave" (see leave (v.)).