Gandalv

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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Semi-learned borrowing from Old Norse Gandalfr, from gandr (magic staff) +‎ alfr (elf, supernatural being) or Alfr. Equivalent to gand +‎ alv.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²ɡan(d)alv/, /²ɡan(d)aɽv/

Proper noun

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Gandalv m

  1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf
  2. a male given name from Old Norse