þórsdagur

Etymology
From  (modern Icelandic ) and  (modern Icelandic ). Corresponds to, calque of.

Noun

 * 1)  Thursday

Usage notes

 * This word was replaced during Iceland's shift to Christianity by, which means simply "fifth day". It is now considered archaic, but may be used jocularly or by some revivalists.

Derived terms

 * (Ascension Day, synonymous )
 * (Maundy Thursday, synonymous )