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What does Tuesday mean in the old English?

The word "Tuesday" in Old English is "Tiwesdæg".

Here's how it breaks down:

* Tiw: This refers to the Norse god Tyr, a god of war and law.

* dæg: This means "day" in Old English.

Therefore, "Tiwesdæg" literally translates to "Tyr's day" in Old English.

Interestingly, "Tuesday" is the only day of the week in English that still directly references a Norse god.

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