Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Mythology The Norse god of light.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Scan. Myth.) The most beautiful and beloved of the gods; the god of peace; the son of Odin and Freya.
WordNet 3.0
- n. (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth
Etymologies
- Old Norse Baldr, from ballr, baldr, brave; see bhel-2 in Indo-European roots. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“They have a pleasant game which they call Balder's Honor," was the answer.”
“Every other aspect of this storyline has moved very slowly but in a matter of two issues Balder is completely won over just because Loki has told the truth about one thing.”
Comic Book Reviews August 4th, 2008 | Solar Flare: Science Fiction News
“The glorious luminary of day, whether known as Balder, Baal, Sol, or any other of the innumerable names by which it was called by the primitive peoples, still gladdens the hearts of mortals at Yule-tide by "turning-back" as of old; only to-day it yields its place to a”
“The haven, recalling by its name Balder's flight, bears witness to the war.”
“Throughout some parts of the country, especially in the provinces of Bohus and Scania and in districts bordering on Norway, it is celebrated by the frequent discharge of firearms and by huge bonfires, formerly called Balders Balefires (Balders Ba˘ lar), which are kindled at dusk on hills and eminences and throw a glare of light over the surrounding landscape.”
Chapter 62. The Fire-Festivals of Europe. § 5. The Midsummer Fires
“Throughout some parts of the country, especially in the provinces of Bohus and Scania and in districts bordering on Norway, it is celebrated by the frequent discharge of firearms and by huge bonfires, formerly called Balder's Balefires (Balder's Bă lar), which are kindled at dusk on hills and eminences and throw a glare of light over the surrounding landscape.”
“Throughout some parts of the country, especially in the provinces of Bohus and Scania and in districts bordering on Norway, it is celebrated by the frequent discharge of firearms and by huge bonfires, formerly called Balder's”
“They just did this little series called Balder's Gate.”
“Whoever speaks to me of 'Balder' -- though I live too retired a life to come often in the way of comment -- shall be answered according to your suggestion and my own impression.”
“At supper I noticed for the first time where "Balder" sits; that's what I call him because of his lovely golden hair, and because I don't know his real name.”
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