Associations to the word «Jotun»

Wiktionary

JOTUN, noun. (Norse mythology) A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.
JOTUN, noun. Alternative letter-case form of jotun
JÖTUN, noun. Alternative form of jotun
JÖTUN, noun. Alternative letter-case form of jötun

Dictionary definition

JOTUN, noun. (Norse mythology) one of a race of giants often in conflict with the Aesir.

Wise words

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