Norse
Norse (adjective) means relating to Norway or, more broadly, to Scandinavia, its people, and its languages. Example: “The museum has an impressive collection of Norse artifacts.”
How to use Norse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Scandinavia or its peoples and languages, especially in a historical sense.
Word forms
more Norse comparative, most Norse superlative
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Etymology
Partly from Dutch "noordsch" and partly from Danish "norsk," both ultimately related to "north."
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What does “Norse” mean?
The word “Norse” means relating to Norway or, more broadly, to Scandinavia, its people, and its languages. In plain terms, relating to Scandinavia or its peoples and languages, especially in a historical sense.
How do you pronounce “Norse”?
“Norse” is pronounced naws (/noɹs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Norse” in a sentence?
Here is “Norse” used in a sentence: “The museum has an impressive collection of Norse artifacts.”
What part of speech is “Norse”?
Depending on how it is used, “Norse” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Norse” come from?
The word “Norse” comes from Dutch. Partly from Dutch "noordsch" and partly from Danish "norsk," both ultimately related to "north.".
Is “Norse” a common word?
“Norse” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Norse” have?
“Norse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Norway or, more broadly, to Scandinavia, its people, and its languages.
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