Tyr

[ teer, tyr ]

/ tɪər, tür /

noun Scandinavian Mythology.

the god of strife.

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Origin of Tyr

<Old Norse Týr (plural tívar gods); see Tiu

Words nearby Tyr

typology, typothetae, typp, typw., typy, Tyr, tyramine, tyrannical, tyrannicide, tyrannize, tyrannosaur

Definition for Tyr (2 of 2)

Tyr²

Biochemistry. tyrosine.

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Example sentences from the Web for Tyr

Tyr knocked at the door; and it was opened by Hymer's wife, a strangely handsome woman, who bade them come in.
The Story of Siegfried|James Baldwin
Hearing this, Thor immediately volunteered to procure a suitable kettle, and set out with Tyr to obtain it.
Myths of the Norsemen|H. A. Guerber
Then he began to quiver in like manner, with a fury born of reason, not instinct; as impotent morally as was Tyr physically.
The Were-Wolf|Clemence Housman
A man noted for his wisdom is also said to be "wise as Tyr."
Ten Great Religions|James Freeman Clarke

So Thor and Tyr hid themselves, and listened for Hymer's coming.
The Story of Siegfried|James Baldwin

British Dictionary definitions for Tyr

Tyr

Tyrr

/ (tjʊə, tɪə) /

noun

Norse myth the god of war, son of OdinAnglo-Saxon counterpart: Tiu

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Medical definitions for Tyr

Tyr

abbr.

tyrosine

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