"Heimdall" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈheɪm.dɑl/, /haɪm.dɑl/
Etymology: From Old Norse Heimdallr. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|Heimdallr}} Old Norse Heimdallr Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Heimdall
  1. (Norse mythology) The Norse god who guards the rainbow bridge Bifrost, using his keen eyesight and hearing to watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarok. Tags: Norse Categories (topical): Norse deities, Norse mythology
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