Norse

[no̞ɹs]

UK: /nɔːs/

Norse

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Definition

Of or relating to the people, language and culture of Scandinavia.

Etymology

Partly from Dutch Noorsch (now Noors (“Norwegian”)), from noordsch (“northern; nordic”); and partly from Danish norsk (“Norwegian”). Both equivalent to north + -ish. Doublet of Norsk.