duergar

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse dvergr; cf. Icelandic dvergar. Doublet of dwarf.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdwɛə.ɡɑː/, /dʊˈɛə.ɡɑː/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈdwɛɹ.ɡɑɹ/, /duˈɛɹ.ɡɑɹ/

Noun

duergar (plural duergar or duergars)

(mythology) One of a race of ugly dwarfs, particularly associated with the Simonside Hills of Northumberland in northern England.

Anagrams

guarder, reguard

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