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Tiu

American  
[tee-oo] / ˈti u /

noun

  1. an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology.


Tiu British  
/ ˈtiːuː /

noun

  1. Norse counterpart: Tyr.  (in Anglo-Saxon mythology) the god of war and the sky

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Tiu

Variant of Old English Tiw god of war. See Tuesday

Example Sentences

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But the women’s team with Poon and Tiu, a 19-year-old point guard who played at Molloy College on Long Island, was undefeated.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2012

Tiu ĉi ringo estas por vi = This ring is for you.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George

Tiu homo, kiu ajn li estas, ne estas malsaĝulo = That man, whoever he is, is not a fool.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George

Thor's goats drew with magic swiftness the chariot in which the two rode, and Thor and Tiu arrived at the house in a few moments.

From Classic Myths by Judd, Mary Catherine

Tiu's name has been given to the day before Woden's day, and when Tuesday comes, try to be as true, brave, and swift as Tiu, the son of Woden.

From Classic Myths by Judd, Mary Catherine

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