"Baldr" meaning in All languages combined

See Baldr on Wiktionary

Proper name [Old Norse]

Forms: Baldrs [genitive]
Etymology: From the adjective baldr, ballr (“brave”); compare the Icelandic adjective baldur (“bold”). Probably derived from Proto-Germanic *Balðraz (“hero, prince”). Etymology templates: {{root|non|ine-pro|*bʰel-|id=blow}}, {{inh|non|gem-pro|*Balðraz|t=hero, prince}} Proto-Germanic *Balðraz (“hero, prince”) Head templates: {{head|non|proper nouns|g=m|g2=|head=|tr=}} Baldr m, {{non-proper noun|m|Baldrs}} Baldr m (genitive Baldrs)
  1. (Norse mythology) Baldur, one of the Norse gods. Tags: Norse, masculine Categories (topical): Gods, Norse mythology Synonyms: Balldr
    Sense id: en-Baldr-non-name-Tvn1hJLu Categories (other): Old Norse entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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