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Firbolgs

1797, ancient supernatural people of Ireland (enemies of the Dannans); according to OED perhaps from Old Irish fir, plural of fear "man" + bolg, genitive plural of bolg "bag, belly;" or the second element may be cognate with Gaulish Belgae. Related: Firbolgian.

Usage examples of "firbolgs".

Myrloch Vale hosted populations of dwarves and Firbolgs who preferred to keep their distance from humans.

Then, as he and Arlen thundered downhill at breathtaking speed, the two Firbolgs before them stopped, and each grabbed a rock the size of a large melon.

He became the first of the High Kings, and his legendary battles with Firbolgs and northmen made for stirring verse.

As he watched, helpless, Robyn muttered arcane phrases and the Firbolgs fled, shrieking in terror.

Once, the great doors opened and several Firbolgs emerged, tromping heavily down the path.

Any enemy loose in the temple of the Firbolgs was a potential threat, reflected Groth with a grimace.

At the same time, he noticed the sounds of pursuing Firbolgs far down the corridor.

The bellows and cries of the pursuing Firbolgs built to a crescendo and then faded again, so they knew that the creatures were chasing the unicorn down the opposite corridor.

Tristan gasped at the sound, looking nervously behind as if he expected hundreds of Firbolgs to leap upon them from ambush.

Two Firbolgs now lay on the floor, but the remaining monster threw away his broken sword and picked up one of the clubs.

She noted with revulsion that a band of Firbolgs had joined the northmen.

Trahern, to hold back the anxious Firbolgs, the Bloodriders spurred their gaunt steeds and thundered toward the battle.

Before he could realize his mistake, the Firbolgs had also rushed forward, and Grunnarch was left with no reserve.

The dwarves, blood enemies of the Firbolgs, attacked with cruel efficiency, hamstringing many of their giant opponents with the first attack.

More of the Firbolgs fell as the dwarves - merciless and cunning - closed in for the slaughter.