Utgard

[ oot-gahrd ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a home of the Jotuns, outside Midgard and Asgard: probably synonymous with Jotunheim.

Utgard

/ ˈuːt-; ˈʊtɡɑːd /

noun

1. Norse myth one of the divisions of Jotunheim, land of the giants, ruled by Utgard-Loki

Word History and Origins

Origin of Utgard¹

< Old Norse Ūtgarthar, equivalent to ūt out + garthar yard ²; garth

Example Sentences

The midwife, without the ointment, is deceived like Thor by Utgard-Loki: nothing is as it appears to her.

From Project Gutenberg

Utgard-Loki then came and ordered a table to be set for them, on which there was no lack either of victuals or drink.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Utgard-Loki asked Thor in what manner he would choose to give them a proof of the dexterity for which he was so famous.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Utgard-Loki came to them and ordered a table to be set for them having on it plenty of meat and drink.

From Project Gutenberg

When Thor heard that he grasped his mace in a rage, and raised it to hurl it at Utgard-Loki, but he had disappeared.

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