Where does “charmtroll” come from?
charmtroll (Swedish) comes from Swedish troll, from Old Norse trǫll, from Proto-Germanic truzlą, from Proto-Indo-European dreh₂- — run; to run, escape.
charmtroll (Swedish): someone charming, especially a child
Definitions
- someone charming, especially a child
Ancestry of “charmtroll”, step by step
charmtroll traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish troll
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | troll | a troll supernatural being |
| 2 | Old Norse | trǫll | witch, mage, conjurer |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | truzlą | a supernatural being; demon; fiend; giant;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dreh₂- | run; to run, escape |
via Swedish charm
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | charm | charm; the ability to persuade, delight, or... |