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n. Mythology
A Norse god of war, son of Odin.

[Old Norse Tȳr.]


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Tiw (tē'ū), Norse Tyr (tür), ancient Germanic god. Originally a highly revered sky god, he was later worshiped as a god of war and of athletic events. He was identified with the Roman war god Mars, and among Germanic peoples Mars' day became Tiw's day (Tuesday).

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tyrosine

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (Norse mythology) god of war and strife and son of Odin; identified with Anglo-Saxon Tiu
  Synonym: Tyrr

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