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old norse

 

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Noun old norse has 1 sense
  1. Old Norse - the extinct Germanic language of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about to 700 to 1350
    --1 is a kind of
    Germanic, Germanic language
    --1 has particulars: Old Icelandic

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Old Norse

Noun: Old Norse refers to a North Germanic language that was spoken by the inhabitants of Scandinavia during the Viking Age (approximately 8th to 11th centuries). It is the ancestor of modern Scandinavian languages.

Example sentence: The sagas, written in Old Norse, provide valuable insights into the Viking culture and way of life.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, Old Norse describes something that is related to the language, culture, or history of the ancient Scandinavians.

Example sentence: The museum exhibits an impressive collection of Old Norse artifacts, including Viking weapons and jewelry.

Related products on Amazon: Old Norse language books, Books on Old Norse history, Norse mythology books.

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