Angrboda

[ahng-ger-boh-duh, -baw-]

noun Scandinavian Mythology.

a giantess who was the mother of Loki's children, Fenrir and Hel, and also of the Midgard serpent.

Origin:
< Old Norse Angrbotha literally, one who announces misfortune, equivalent to angr misfortune + botha to announce

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Angrboda is always a great word to know.

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

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