Balder

noun

Bal·​der ˈbȯl-dər How to pronounce Balder (audio)
: the son of Odin and Frigga and Norse god of light and peace slain through the trickery of Loki by a mistletoe sprig

Examples of Balder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ryan declined to offer additional insight on future plans or respond directly to Balder's recommendations. Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Baldr

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Balder was in 1552

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“Balder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balder. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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