Redbeard

English

Etymology

Kenning of red +‎ beard.

Proper noun

Redbeard

1. (Norse mythology, sagas and Germanic paganism) The god Thor.
   • 1989, Eldred Thorsson, A Book of Troth, Llewellyn Publications, →ISBN, page 146:

     Redbeard!

   • 1999, Thunder, issue 10, How Sif Got Her Golden Hair (Thorskegga Thorn)

     The radiant goddess, wise in womans^[sic] wisdom, foresaw a future as secure as the oak pillars of redbeards^[sic] hall, and knew true hearts^[sic] gladness as the sacred vows were made.

   • 2012, Hester Butler-Ehle, Hearth and Field: A Heathen Prayer Book, page 180:

     Thor, Redbeard, strong-armed wielder of Mjolnir, guardian of mankind, we make you welcome.

See also

• Heathenry
• kenning

Anagrams

• debarred