TROLL


Meaning of TROLL in English

1. n. (in Scandinavian folklore) a fabulous being, esp. a giant or dwarf dwelling in a cave.

Etymology: ON & Sw. troll, Da. trold 2. v. & n.

--v.

1. intr. sing out in a carefree jovial manner.

2 tr. & intr. fish by drawing bait along in the water.

3 intr. esp. Brit. walk, stroll.

--n.

1. the act of trolling for fish.

2 a line or bait used in this.

Derivatives:

troller n.

Etymology: ME 'stroll, roll': cf. OF troller quest, MHG trollen stroll

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.