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Nanna n.

The wife of Balder.

(Sumerian mythology) The god of the moon; counterpart of the Akkadian Sin.

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Etymology of 'Nanna'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Nanna" Quotes from Famous Books

... Nanna grasped the hands held out to her, hanging her head on one side, and smiling her tremorous, bashful smile. The other two, Kate and Mary, came forward, affectionate, but more self-contained. Anne realised with a curious surprise that she was coming back to a household ...

— The Helpmate • May Sinclair

... to enjoy life," the signora replied. "Collation is ready, and Nanna has bought us some of the most delicious grapes. See how large and rich they are! One could almost slice them. There! these black figs are like honey. Try one now, before your soup. The macaroni that will be brought in presently was made in the house—none of ...

— Stories by American Authors, Volume 2 • Various

... du om Balders vrede? 11 Han vredgas ej, den fromme gud, den lskande, som vi tillbede, vrt hjrtas krlek r hans bud: den gud med solsken p sin panna, med evig trohet i sin barm: var ej hans krlek till sin Nanna, som min till dig, s ...

— Fritiofs Saga • Esaias Tegner

Words linked to "Nanna" : Norse mythology, grandmother, Britain, Sumer, grandparent, gran, grandma, nan, granny