þol

See also: yol

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse þol, synchronically analyzed as a nominal formation from þola (“to endure, withstand”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /θɔːl/
  • Rhymes: -ɔːl

Noun

þol n (genitive singular þols, no plural)

  1. endurance, stamina
    Synonyms: þrek, úthald
  2. patience
    Synonyms: þolinmæði, biðlund

Declension

Declension of þol (sg-only neuter)
singular
indefinite definite
nominative þol þolið
accusative þol þolið
dative þoli þolinu
genitive þols þolsins

Further reading

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Cognate with Old Frisian tholl, Middle Dutch dolle (Dutch dol), Old Norse þollr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /θol/

Noun

þol m (nominative plural þolas)

  1. thole, rowlock

Declension

This noun needs an inflection-table template.

Descendants

  • Middle English: thole
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