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Asafolk

Asafolk noun: the Æsir.

Noun

Asafolk pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only, uncommon) The Æsir.
    • BALDER, the god of the summer, was Odin's son, and he was the brightest and best of all the Asafolk.1882, James Baldwin, “Stories from the Northern Myths”, in St. Nicholas, volume 9, page 879
    • "And I spare your life on one condition only,—that you go at once from hence, and nevermore presume to come into the company of Asafolk."
      "I promise all that you ask," said Loki, trembling more than ever. "Let me go."
      Thor stepped aside; […]1904, James Baldwin, Hero Tales
  2. (Germanic, modern, plural, plural-only, uncommon) Followers of Heathenry.
    • All Asatru organizations, publications, independent kindreds, and just plain Asafolk are asked to take part.1996, Lina, Ostara, volume 1, issue 4 (Heathen Journal), An Open Message to All Asafolk
    • Gamlinginn claims pines have spiritual significance for Asafolk.1997, Lina, volume 2, issue 4 (Heathen Journal), Second Annual Yggdrasil Day (Charles Spratling)

Origin of Asafolk

The first element is cognate to the first element of Ásatrú, and derives from Old Norse or Icelandic áss (“god”). The second element is folk.

Questions about Asafolk

What does Asafolk mean?
Asafolk means the Æsir.
What part of speech is Asafolk?
Asafolk is a noun.

Words near Asafolk in the dictionary

  1. Asaf
  2. asafetida
  3. asafetidas
  4. asafoetida
  5. asafoetidas
  6. Asafolk
  7. ASAFP
  8. Asahel
  9. Asahi
  10. Asahikawa
  11. ASAHP

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