Donar

American

[doh-nahr] / ˈdoʊ nɑr /

noun

German Mythology.

the god of thunder, corresponding to Thor.

Donar British

/ ˈdoːnar, ˈdəʊnɑː /

noun

the Germanic god of thunder, corresponding to Thor in Norse mythology

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Etymology

Origin of Donar

< Old High German thonar, donar; cognate with Old English Thunor, Old Norse Thōrr; see thunder, Thursday

Example Sentences

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“I just enjoy putting the whitetails back together, recreating the way they look,” Donar said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2021

Donar said he particularly appreciates the chance to get to know his customers.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2021

He, Pregler and Donar all said their love of hunting ties in with the things they enjoy about their trade.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2021

Erin Donar, a Treasury spokeswoman, said the proposal had received a record 150,000 comments.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2015

The Germans called him Donar and Thunar, words which are like our word thunder.

From Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Poland, Addison B.

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