Phol

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Old High German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Proper noun[edit]

Phol m

  1. Balder (?)
    • 10th century, Second Merseburg charm, line 5:
      Phol ende uuodan / uuorun zi holza.
      Phol and Wodan were riding to the woods.

Usage notes[edit]

Typically equated with Balder, whose name is attested in the same charm.

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