noun
troll
a mythical creature from folklore
In the story, a troll guards the bridge at night.
Etymology
The Old Norse word named a supernatural or monstrous being. English borrowed it for creatures from northern European folklore.
More examples
- The old Norwegian tale tells of trolls living in the mountains.
- The children draw a troll with a huge, crooked nose.
- Our characters must defeat two trolls to escape the dungeon.
Forms
troll · trolls