See Also: Norse(dictionary)
Old Norse language(encyclopedia)
Norse 1, adjective(dictionary)
Norse 2, noun(dictionary)

Norse (iou)



Norse noun & adjective. L16.
[Dutch noor(d)sch, from noord north + -sch -ISH1.]
A. noun. Pl. same, (earlier) -s.
pl. Norwegians. Also, natives or inhabitants of ancient Scandinavia. L16.
The Norwegian language. Also, the Scandinavian language division; North Germanic. L17.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Norway or its language, Norwegian. Also, of or pertaining to ancient Scandinavia or its inhabitants. M17.
Phrases: Old Norse: see OLD adjective.
Comb.: Norseland arch. Norway; Norseman a man of Norwegian birth or nationality; a native or inhabitant of ancient Scandinavia, a Viking.
Norseness noun the state or quality of being Norwegian or Scandinavian M20.