Phol

Old High German

Etymology

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Proper noun

Phol m

1. Balder (?)
   • 10th century, Second Merseburg charm, line 5:

     Phol ende uuodan / uuorun zi holza.

     Phol and Wodan were riding to the woods.

Usage notes

Typically equated with Balder, whose name is attested in the same charm.