"Dvalinn" meaning in Old Norse

See Dvalinn in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Dvalins [genitive]
Etymology: Probably from dvala (“to delay”), thus giving the meaning "Delayer". Head templates: {{head|non|proper nouns|g=m|g2=|head=|tr=}} Dvalinn m
  1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf Tags: Norse, masculine Categories (topical): Norse mythology, Mythological creatures
    Sense id: en-Dvalinn-non-name-FeDT4LR6 Disambiguation of Mythological creatures: 70 30 Categories (other): Dwarves, Old Norse entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of Old Norse entries with incorrect language header: 66 34 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 70 30 Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
  2. (Norse mythology) One of four stags that live around Yggdrasil and feed on the tree's branches Tags: Norse, masculine Categories (topical): Norse mythology
    Sense id: en-Dvalinn-non-name-~WUy7gGj Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Dáinn, Duneyrr, Duraþrór
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