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Balder

The English word “Balder” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. The Norse god of light and purity, a son of Odin and Frigg, known for his beauty and near-invulnerability.

Etymology

Sense 1 is borrowed from Old Norse Baldr. Sense 2 is inherited from Old English Bealdhere (a male given name).

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