Thopas (Sir), a native of Poperyng, in Flanders; a capital sportsman, archer, wrestler, and runner. Sir Thopas resolved to marry no one but an “elf queen,” and accordingly started for Faëryland. On his way he met the three-headed giant, Olifaunt, who challenged him to single combat. Sir Thopas asked permission to go for his armor, and promised to meet the giant next day. Here mine host broke in with the exclamation, “Intolerable stuff!” and the story was left unfinished.--Chaucer, Canterbury Tales (“The Rime of Sir Thopas,” 1388).
Thor, eldest son of Odin and Frigga; strongest and bravest of the gods. He launched the thunder, presided over the air and the seasons, and protected man from lightning and evil spirits.
His wife was Sif (“love”).
His chariot was drawn by two he-goats.
His mace or hammer was called Mjolner.
His belt was Megingjard. Whenever he put it on his strength was doubled.
His palace was Thrudvangr. It contained 540 halls.
Thursday is Thor’s day.--Scandinavian Mythology.
The word means “Refuge from terror.”
Thoresby (Broad), one of the troopers under Fitzurse.--Sir W. Scott, Ivanhoe (time, Richard I.).