Thokk

American  

[thawk] / θɔk /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. an old giantess, possibly Loki in disguise, who was the only being to refuse to weep for the dead Balder, thus condemning him to eternity in Niflheim.

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Etymology

Origin of Thokk

< Old Norse Thǫkk, apparently same word as thǫkk thanks; see thank

Example Sentences

“Old Thokk won’t weep for Balder,” she said bluntly.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

And by then they had also realized who old Thokk reminded them of: she had moved and talked much like Loki, the son of Laufey.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Ilse sang two Scandinavian songs in her fresh, wholesome, melodious voice––the song called Ygdrasil, and the Song of Thokk.

From The Crimson Tide A Novel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)