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Olaf¹ Definition

Olaf (ō′ləf, -läf)

noun

a masculine name

Etymology: ON Olafr, Aleifr < *anulaibar, lit., descendant of the (original) ancestor < *anu (< IE *an-, ancestor > L anus, old woman) + -laibar (> Leifr, Leif)

Olaf² Definition

Olaf (ō′ləf, -läf)

  1. (born Olaf Tryggvasson) 964?-1000; king of Norway (995-1000): subject of many legends

  2. (born Olaf Haraldsson) 995?-1030; king of Norway (1015-28): patron saint of Norway: his day is July 29

  3. 1903-91; king of Norway (1957-91): son of Haakon VII

Olaf Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • complete: Before you can apply for a vacancy you will need to complete an OLAF.

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