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Jotun

[ yaw-toon ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. any of a race of giants frequently in conflict with the gods.

Jotun

/ ˈjɔːtʊn /

noun

  1. Norse myth any of a race of giants

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jotun1

1835–45; < Old Norse jǫtunn giant; cognate with Old English ēoten; akin to eat

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jotun1

from Old Norse jötunn giant; related to eat

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