Definition for THOR

THOR, n.

In Scandinavian mythology, the son of Odin and Freya, and the deity that presided over all mischievous spirits in the elements. This deity was considered the god of thunder. From his name, Thor, we have Thursday, and from his attribute as god of thunder, the Germans have their Donnerstag. [See Thursday.] Brande.

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