dwarfish

Meanings

• adjective

  A term used to describe small, stout humanoid beings in folklore and mythology, originating from Old Norse and Germanic mythology.

  - "The dwarfish blacksmith forged the legendary ring."
  - "The dwarfish miner unearthed precious gems."

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Variants

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dwarf , dwarfish , dwarfishly , dwarfishness , dwarfishnesses , dwarflike , dwarfness , dwarfnesses , dwarfs , dwarves

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Etymology

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From Old Norse 'dvergr' or 'dwarr', meaning 'dweller in the earth'.

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Trivia

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1. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, dwarves are also known as 'Khazad-dûm' or 'The Lords of the Mountains'.

2. Dwarves are one of the nine races in The Elder Scrolls series of video games.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elves: In Norse mythology, elves were also considered to be humanoid beings with magical abilities, often depicted as living in the woods.

2. Goblins: In folklore and mythology, goblins are often depicted as small, mischievous beings, similar to dwarves.

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Culture

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In Norse mythology, dwarves were believed to be skilled craftsmen, particularly in the creation of precious metals and gems. They were also depicted as living in subterranean realms and were often portrayed as mischievous and cunning.

How to Memorize "dwarfish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize small, stout humanoid beings with beards, working in a subterranean mine or forge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'dwarfish' with small, skilled craftsmen living in the earth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dwarves Delve Deep' to remember the meaning of 'dwarfish'.

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