Thursday
|Thurs/day|
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/ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈθɜːzdeɪ/
Thor's day
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Thursday' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'Þūnresdæg', where 'Þūnres' referred to the Norse god Thor and 'dæg' meant 'day'.
Historical Evolution
'Þūnresdæg' transformed into the Middle English word 'Thurresday', and eventually became the modern English word 'Thursday'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'Thor's day', referring to the Norse god of thunder, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35