What does ETTIN mean?

ettin

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A giant in folklore, typically represented as having two heads.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɛtɪn/, UK: /ˈɛtɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "ettin" comes from Old Norse "jǫtunn," meaning "giant." It is used in English folklore and fantasy literature to describe a type of giant with two heads.

Synonyms: Giant, Titan, Colossus, Behemoth

Related Words: Titan, Golem, Ogre, Troll, Gorgo

Example Sentences:

• The ettin roared and swung its massive club at the adventurers.
• The villagers told stories of an ettin that lived in the nearby mountains.
• As a child, she was terrified by tales of the ettin that would snatch up naughty children.