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Midgard

UK/ˈmɪd.ɡɑːd/US/ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/

Midgard proper noun: the Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.

Proper noun

Midgard

  1. (Norse) The Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.
    Synonyms:
    Middle Earth

Synonyms of Midgard

Origin of Midgard

From Icelandic, from Old Norse Miðgarðr.

Words formed from Midgard

Questions about Midgard

What does Midgard mean?
Midgard means the Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.
What part of speech is Midgard?
Midgard is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Midgard?
Midgard is pronounced /ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/ (US).

Words near Midgard in the dictionary

  1. midgait
  2. midgame
  3. midgames
  4. midgap
  5. midgaps
  6. Midgard
  7. Midgardian
  8. Midgardians
  9. midgastrulation
  10. midgate
  11. midgates

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