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Heimdall

[ heym-dahl ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. the god of dawn and light.


Heimdall

/ ˈheɪmˌdɑːl; ˈheɪmˌdɑːlə /

noun

  1. Norse myth the god of light and the dawn, and the guardian of the rainbow bridge Bifrost
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Heimdall1

< Old Norse Heimdallr, equivalent to heim ( r ) home, world + dallr, perhaps cognate with Old English deall bold, renowned
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Example Sentences

I was quite specifically talking about the comparison between playing Heimdall on one day, and playing Mandela on the next.

I have a great relationship with the Marvel team, and the character of Heimdall.

She knows that Heimdall's horn is hidden under the heaven-bright holy tree.

Loud blows Heimdall, his horn is raised; Odin speaks with Mim's head.

In the Rigsmal we are informed how Heimdall, under the name of Rig, became the progenitor of the three orders of mankind.

Heimdall and Loki came face to face, and each slew the other.

Heimdall was not permitted to marry, lest any care for wife or children might interrupt his unceasing watchfulness.

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