norse

/nˈɔːs/

/ˈnɔɹs/

Norse

a native or inhabitant of Norway

synonyms : Norseman

a north Germanic language that was common among Scandinavians in the past

synonyms : Nordic

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

synonyms : Northman

norse

of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language

synonyms : Norwegian

of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures

Examples

1. Norse settlers had more long-term luck in the wider Celtic world, like the Isle of man, the Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetlands, and Lowlands Scotland.

2. The Norse goddesses are relatively minor figures in the myths.

3. The Norse pantheon is full of familiar figures like Odin and his sons, Thor and Loki.

4. Knots feature very heavily in Norse mythology.