![]() The term troll probably became equated with cruising because a troll is a "creature of Scandinavian folklore depicted as a devilish imp who lives in dark places and 'patrols' in an endless search." "The word trolla in Swedish means ‘to charm or bewitch’." Or perhaps from trolling as trolling for fish: Cast a wide net and hook whatever you can. ![]() There is still debate about how Polari originated but its origins can be traced back to at least the 19th century. Troll as gay slang is amongst the lexicon of the cant Polari used in the gay subculture in Britain which has become more mainstream with transcontinental travel and online communication. A troll is a fearsome member of a race of creatures from Norse mythology that have achieved international recognition and become stock characters in popular culture.
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