Tiu

noun

ˈtē-(ˌ)ü How to pronounce Tiu (audio)
: an ancient Germanic god of war identified with Tyr

Word History

Etymology

Old English Tīw — more at deity

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tiu was in 1872

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

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