"duergar" meaning in English

See duergar in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈdwɛə.ɡɑː/ [UK], /dʊˈɛə.ɡɑː/ [UK], /ˈdwɛɹ.ɡɑɹ/ [US], /duˈɛɹ.ɡɑɹ/ [US] Forms: duergar [plural], duergars [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Old Norse dvergr; cf. Icelandic dvergar. Doublet of dwarf. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|non|dvergr}} Old Norse dvergr, {{m+|is|dvergar}} Icelandic dvergar, {{doublet|en|dwarf}} Doublet of dwarf Head templates: {{en-noun|duergar|s}} duergar (plural duergar or duergars)
  1. (mythology) One of a race of ugly dwarfs, particularly associated with the Simonside Hills of Northumberland in northern England. Wikipedia link: Simonside Dwarfs Categories (topical): Mythology Translations (Translations): ドヴェルガー (doverugā) (Japanese)
    Sense id: en-duergar-en-noun-9gwiioga Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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