Balder

noun

Bal·​der ˈbȯl-dər How to pronounce Balder (audio)
: the son of Odin and Frigga and Norse god of light and peace slain through the trickery of Loki by a mistletoe sprig

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And it’s long been associated with mystical power: In Norse myth, the god Balder is mistakenly killed by an arrow of mistletoe—after which the plant becomes synonymous with his grieving mother’s undying love. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 Ryan declined to offer additional insight on future plans or respond directly to Balder's recommendations. Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Baldr

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Balder was in 1552

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“Balder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balder. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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