Old Norse

troll

‘a supernatural being, often evil’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old Norse troll.

6 English words in this record descend from Old Norse troll, most familiar first.

• troll ← trol
• droll ← drôle ← drolle ← drolle ← drol
• drow ← *drou ← draugr ← troll
• trow ← *drou ← draugr ← troll
• drollery ← drôlerie ← drôle ← drolle ← drolle
• trold ← troll

Etymograph / Old Norse troll