MEANING
A supernatural being of Scandinavian folklore, commonly portrayed as large, ugly, and dangerous.
Use it for
hostile wilderness beings; contested crossings; folklore-bound taboosLet place and local custom determine the creature's danger.
Words that belong together
- mountain troll
- troll under a bridge
- troll's strength
On the page
The troll charged travelers for crossing a bridge it had never repaired.
By sunrise, the mountain troll had vanished into the scree.
She offered the troll a song instead of a fight.
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- troll
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Folkloric traits vary; internet provocation and fishing senses are separate, and bridge-dwelling is not universal. Noun: troll; plural trolls.
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