nānus — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
nānus is used for these senses in English:
- dwarf (mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
- dwarf (now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
- dwarf (star) A dwarf star.
- midget (derogatory, offensive) A short person. [from later 19th c.]
dwarf — full definition
- noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
- noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
- verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.
midget — full definition
- noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
- noun A short person.
- noun Something for use by a small person; especially something designed or made for one.