: the Norse god of thunder, weather, and crops

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Thōrr

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thor was before the 12th century

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“Thor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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