Definition of Midgard

1. Noun. (Norse mythology) the abode of humans in Norse mythology.

Generic synonyms: Fictitious Place, Imaginary Place, Mythical Place
Category relationships: Norse Mythology

Definition of Midgard

1. n. The middle space or region between heaven and hell; the abode of human beings; the earth.

2. n. The middle space or region between heaven and hell, the abode of human beings; the earth.

Definition of Midgard

1. Proper noun. (mythology Scandinavian) The middle space or region between heaven and hell; the abode of human beings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Midgard

1. The middle space or region between heaven and hell; the abode of human beings; the earth. Origin: Icel. Mithgarthr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Midgard

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midgard (current term)
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Literary usage of Midgard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1892)
"The midgard-serpent writhes in his giant rage, and seeks land upon the tumultuous waves. ... The midgard-serpent, placing himself by the side of the ..."

2. The Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1909)
"One lor Wod and one for Lok; or, Asgard, midgard and Utgard, (.Every child's library.) S. 120p. 8 col. II. 50c. (Ag.) '08. Dut- ton. W8-186. ..."

3. Norðurfari: Or, Rambles in Iceland by Pliny Miles (1854)
"These were, the wolf Fenrir, the midgard serpent, and Hela, or Death. The wolf Fenrir could only be fed by TYB, the god of Bravery, who, as will be seen, ..."

4. The Fairview Idea: A Story of the New Rural Life by Herbert Quick (1919)
"... TACKLING THE midgard SNAKE DOLPH TULP, after he reformed and became director of metal-working, carpentry, painting, and manual training in the Fairview ..."

5. Anthropological Studies by Anne Walbank Buckland (1891)
"... of Serpents— Men Serpents—Moses and the Serpent—Good and Evil Serpents—The former the Symbol of Gods and Benefactors— The midgard Worm—Indian Legend—The ..."

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