þróttr

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Old Norse

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *þruhtuz (strength, determination, perseverance), from Proto-Indo-European *treg- (firm, fast), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)terg- (to be stiff; rigid).

Noun

þróttr m

  1. strength, might, valour

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Icelandic: íþrótt, þróttur
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: trott
  • Old Swedish: iþræt