alvissmal
|al-viss-mal|
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/ˈælvɪsˌmɑːl/
Norse mythological dialogue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alvissmal' originates from Old Norse, specifically the words 'Alvíss' meaning 'all-wise' and 'mál' meaning 'speech' or 'talk'.
Historical Evolution
'Alvíssmál' was a part of the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems, and eventually became known in modern English as 'Alvissmal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the speech of Alviss', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a poetic dialogue from Norse mythology, where the dwarf Alviss answers questions posed by Thor.
The Alvissmal is a fascinating piece of Norse literature.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 01:36