English Explanatory Dictionary

shadow-stalker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monster or other malevolent figure that moves about at night.

Word forms

shadow-stalker shadow-stalkers

Etymology

Alliterative literary calque of Old English sceadugenga, from sceadu (“shadow”) + genga (“goer, walker”).

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