"Askr" meaning in Old Norse

See Askr in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Asks [genitive]
Etymology: From askr (“ash tree”). Head templates: {{head|non|proper nouns|g=m|g2=|head=|tr=}} Askr m
  1. (Norse mythology) Ask, the first male human according to the Poetic Edda Tags: Norse, masculine Categories (topical): Norse mythology
    Sense id: en-Askr-non-name-7sDSYdAo Categories (other): Old Norse entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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