Tostig

/ ˈtɒstɪɡ /

noun

Tostig1066MEnglishPOLITICS: nobleman died 1066, earl of Northumbria (1055–65), brother of King Harold II. He joined the Norwegian forces that invaded England in 1066 and died at Stamford Bridge

The main body of the great army under the king and Tostig landed and prepared to march upon York.

It was not the King of Norway and Tostig, but the impatience of our sailors and troops, that left our shores unguarded.

They picked up Frey; and the priests said that Tostig was to be sacrificed.

Harold and his brothers, Tostig and Gyrth, all visited Rome.

As he and Tostig were on their way home they were robbed by brigands at Sutri.

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