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Northman

Northman (noun) means a historical term for a Scandinavian or Norse person, especially a Viking. Example: “Medieval chroniclers wrote in fear of the raiding Northmen.”

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A historical term for a Scandinavian or Norse person, especially a Viking.
"Medieval chroniclers wrote in fear of the raiding Northmen."

How to use Northman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old term for a Norse or Scandinavian person, especially a Viking raider.

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Word forms

Northmen plural

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Etymology

From Old English "Norþmann," literally "north man" — a doublet of the word "Norman."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Northman” mean?

The word “Northman” means a historical term for a Scandinavian or Norse person, especially a Viking. In plain terms, an old term for a Norse or Scandinavian person, especially a Viking raider.

How do you use “Northman” in a sentence?

Here is “Northman” used in a sentence: “Medieval chroniclers wrote in fear of the raiding Northmen.”

What part of speech is “Northman”?

“Northman” is a noun.

Where does the word “Northman” come from?

The word “Northman” comes from Old English. From Old English "Norþmann," literally "north man" — a doublet of the word "Norman.".

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