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norse I. \ˈnȯ(ə)rs, ˈnȯ(ə)s\ noun (plural norse) Usage: capitalized Etymology: probably from obsolete Dutch noorsch, adjective, Norwegian, Scandinavian (now noors Norwegian), alteration of obsolete Dutch noordsch, adjective, northern (now noords), from Dutch noord north + -sch -ish; akin to Old English north and to Old English -isc -ish — more at north, -ish 1. norse plural a. : scandinavians b. : norwegians 2. a. : norwegian 2 b. : any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages c. : the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized 1. : of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants < Norse mythology > 2. : of or relating to Norway or the Norwegians : norwegian |