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Redbeard

Redbeard proper noun: the god Thor.

Proper noun

Redbeard

  1. (Norse, sagas and Germanic paganism) The god Thor.
    • Redbeard!1989, Eldred Thorsson, A Book of Troth, Llewellyn Publications, →ISBN, page 146
    • The radiant goddess, wise in womans wisdom, foresaw a future as secure as the oak pillars of redbeards hall, and knew true hearts gladness as the sacred vows were made.1999, Thunder, issue 10, How Sif Got Her Golden Hair (Thorskegga Thorn)

Origin of Redbeard

Kenning of red + beard.

Questions about Redbeard

What does Redbeard mean?
Redbeard means the god Thor.
What part of speech is Redbeard?
Redbeard is a proper noun.

Words near Redbeard in the dictionary

  1. redband
  2. redbands
  3. Redbank
  4. redbay
  5. redbays
  6. Redbeard
  7. redbed
  8. redbeds
  9. redbellies
  10. redbelly
  11. redberries

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