Tórshavn

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • Capital of the Faroe Islands

Etymology

Borrowed from Faroese Tórshavn derived from Old Norse Þórshǫfn (Thor's haven, Haven).

Origin

Old Norse

Þórshǫfn

Gloss

Thor's haven, Haven

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