British Dictionary definitions for tostig

Tostig

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for tostig

Historical Examples

"Last year he had only scorn and disdain to offer me," replied Tostig.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)
Charles Morris
Remember how closely he is connected with Tostig, your ambitious brother.
Harold, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Harold the eagle, Tostig the kite, Gurth the ring-dove, and Leofwine the stare.
Harold, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Harold, and Tostig, and Leofwine, have their lordships and offices.
Harold, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The ships sailed to their havens, and Tostig departed to his northern earldom.
Harold, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Tostig

Examples from the Web for tostig

Historical Examples

"Last year he had only scorn and disdain to offer me," replied Tostig.

Remember how closely he is connected with Tostig, your ambitious brother.

Harold the eagle, Tostig the kite, Gurth the ring-dove, and Leofwine the stare.

Harold, and Tostig, and Leofwine, have their lordships and offices.

The ships sailed to their havens, and Tostig departed to his northern earldom.