plural Norse
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b
: any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages
c
: the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages
2
1
: of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants
2
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Noun
The Norse arrived in the ninth century.
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Being able to walk around and touch the stone walls of the church is a thrilling and profound experience that directly ties visitors to the last records of Norse Greenlandic existence.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
The urn, which was later revealed in a clip of the emotional funeral service, was designed to look like a Viking ship due to Garrison’s strong interest in Norse culture.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Noun
After his latest excursions along the eastern coasts of Norway, Jarrett now says his team believes that rather than solely relying on concentrated trading outposts, Norse sailors frequently utilized a decentralized network of ports on the region’s numerous islands and peninsulas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Being able to walk around and touch the stone walls of the church is a thrilling and profound experience that directly ties visitors to the last records of Norse Greenlandic existence.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
The urn, which was later revealed in a clip of the emotional funeral service, was designed to look like a Viking ship due to Garrison’s strong interest in Norse culture.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Norse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norse. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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