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BALDR

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Overview

BALDR (noun)
  The noun BALDR has 1 sense:

1. (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hothplay

  Familiarity information: BALDR used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


BALDR (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Balder; Baldr

Instance hypernyms:

Norse deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Norsemen)

Domain category:

Norse mythology (the mythology of Scandinavia (shared in part by Britain and Germany) until the establishment of Christianity)


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