Gandalf

alternative Gundulf · alternative Gundulph

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages known in history, and in the books of Tolkien, but not usually bestowed on children.

plural Gandalfs

1. A fictional or figurative wizard, especially an old man.

   Enter acupuncture, the ancient art of needle wizardry. It's like a mystical journey where your acupuncturist becomes the Gandalf of pain relief, wielding tiny needles instead of a staff.

   2023, Lily N. Sinclair, The Ancient Wisdom of Acupuncture: Applying Traditional Principles to Modern Life, Shuttle Systems Limited

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   At this point, I do the only thing I can. It's a move I've been keeping in case of emergency. I call God, a mega-famous chef associate who is basically like the Gandalf of Italy. If there's one thing that well-known chefs dislike, it's other chefs having a bad experience in their country. God answers; he is appalled and promises to talk to both the chef and the hotel manager.

   2024, Ben Shewry, Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir, Allen & Unwin