English

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Etymology

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From Old Norse Heimdallr.

Pronunciation

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  • (approximating the Norse and Icelandic pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈheɪm.dɑl/[1][2]
  • (anglicized) IPA(key): /haɪm.dɑl/

Proper noun

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Heimdall

  1. (Norse mythology) The Norse god who guards the rainbow bridge Bifrost, using his keen eyesight and hearing to watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarok.

References

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  1. ^ Heimdall”, in Collins English Dictionary.
  2. ^ Heimdall”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

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