Norse
adjective
- Scandinavian; specif., medieval Scandinavian
- West Scandinavian (Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faeroese)
noun
- the Scandinavian group of languages
- the West Scandinavian group of languages
- Norwegian
See Norse in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nôrs)
adjective- Of or relating to medieval Scandinavia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
- Of or relating to Norway or its people, language, or culture.
- Of, relating to, or being the branch of the North Germanic languages that includes Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese.
nouna. The people of Scandinavia; the Scandinavians.
b. The people of Norway; the Norwegians.
c. Speakers of Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese.
b. Any of the West Scandinavian languages, especially Norwegian.
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