heltuss

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From hel (“death, death realm”) +‎ tuss (“subterranean wight”).

Noun

heltuss m (definite singular heltussen, indefinite plural heltussar, definite plural heltussane)

1. demon, devil

   Synonyms: heltroll, demon, djevel

Related terms

• helherre (“devil”)