n. Abbr. Tues. or Tue. or Tu or T The day of the week that comes after Monday and before Wednesday. [Middle English Tuesdai, from Old English Tīwesdæg, Tiu's day : Tīwes, genitive of Tīw, Tiu; see TIU + dæg, day (translation of Latin diēs Mārtis, Mars' day).] |
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