Ægir
English
editEtymology
editProper noun
editÆgir
- (Norse mythology) A giant and king of the sea, personifying the power thereof. He is the son of Fornjótr, and the brother of Logi and Kári. He has nine daughters — the billow maidens — by his wife, Rán, namely: Bára, Blóðughadda, Bylgja, Dúfa, Hefring, Himinglæva, Hrönn, Kólga, and Unnr.
Faroese
editEtymology
editPronunciation
editProper noun
editÆgir m
- (Norse mythology) Ægir (king of the sea)
- a male given name
Usage notes
editPatronymics [1]
- son of Ægir: Ægisson
- daughter of Ægir: Ægisdóttir
Declension
editSingular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Ægir |
Accusative | Ægir |
Dative | Ægi |
Genitive | Ægis |
Icelandic
editEtymology
editPronunciation
editNoun
editÆgir m
- Ægir (king of the sea in Norse mythology)
- a male given name
Declension
editOld Norse
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Proper noun
editÆgir m
- Ægir (king of the sea in Norse mythology)
Descendants
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- Rhymes:Faroese/ɛaːjɪr
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- fo:Norse mythology
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- Faroese male given names
- Icelandic terms derived from Old Norse
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