troll Definition

troll¹
noun

1. Scand mythol.
An ugly, evil-tempered, human-like creature that can take the form of either a dwarf or a giant.

Etymology: 19c: Norse and Swedish.

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troll²
verb trolled, trolling

tr & intr
1. To fish by trailing bait on a line through water.
intr
2. old use
To stroll or saunter.

noun

1. The bait used in trolling, or a line holding this.

Etymology: 14c: from trollen to roll or stroll.