Old Norse edit

Etymology edit

Of obscure origin, but possibly related to ámr (black, loathsome), used of a giant.

Adjective edit

ámáttigr (not comparable)

  1. very powerful
  2. piteous, loathsome

Usage notes edit

  • This word is almost exclusively used as an epithet for evil supernatural beings; ettins (jǫtnar, giants), trolls and the like.

Declension edit

See also edit