Eddic

adjective

Ed·dic ˈe-dik

: of, relating to, or resembling the Old Norse Edda

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Edda, a 13th century collection of mythological, heroic, and aphoristic poetry

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Eddic was in 1868

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“Eddic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eddic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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