Meaning & use
Norse
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Relating to ancient Scandinavia, its people, language, or culture, especially the Vikings.
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The museum displayed an impressive collection of Norse artifacts.
Norse mythology features gods such as Odin, Thor, and Loki.
A note on using this word
Also used as a noun to refer to the Norse language or people collectively; typically capitalized.
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ScandinavianViking
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The North Germanic language or peoples of medieval Scandinavia.
Old Norse is the ancestor of modern Icelandic.
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