Loki

noun

Lo·​ki ˈlō-kē How to pronounce Loki (audio)
: a Norse god who contrives evil and mischief for his fellow gods

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Loki was in 1844

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“Loki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Loki. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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