Olaf I

American  

[oo-lahf, oh-luhf, oh-luhv] / ˈu lɑf, ˈoʊ ləf, ˈoʊ ləv /

Or Olav I

noun

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

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Olaf I British  

/ ˈəʊləv, ˈəʊləf /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

To tell the truth, Olaf, I was not sure that you would wish to be captain of the guard at the Baths.

From The Wanderer's Necklace by Haggard, Henry Rider

Yes," answered Olaf, "I met him in the gate.

From Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age by Leighton, Robert

Olaf, I told you that I have no friend in all this glittering Court.

From The Wanderer's Necklace by Haggard, Henry Rider

Thank you, Olaf; I begin to think you are a dangerous flatterer.

From The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck A Comedy of Limitations by Cabell, James Branch

Olaf, I know that you must not overtire yourself as yet, but your lady has told me that she desires to see the sunset from Odin's Mount.

From The Wanderer's Necklace by Haggard, Henry Rider