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Utgard-Loki

American  
[oot-gahrd-loh-kee] / ˈut gɑrdˈloʊ ki /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. a Jotun appearing in the story of Thor's voyage to Utgard: at first disguised under another name Skrymir.


Utgard-Loki British  

noun

  1. Norse myth the giant king of Utgard

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Utgard-Loki bade his cupbearer bring the large horn which his followers were obliged to empty when they had trespassed in any way against the law of the feast.

From Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable by Bulfinch, Thomas

You have drunk well," said Utgard-Loki; "but you need not boast.

From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various

Very well do you run, Thjalfi," said Utgard-Loki; "but I do not think you will gain the prize.

From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various

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 Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various

Utgard-Loki, the giant king, went with them to the city gate, and when he was about to leave them, said, “Do you find it as easy as you expected to overthrow the giants?”

From Asgard Stories Tales from Norse Mythology by Cummings, Mabel H.