OLD NORSE Definition & Meaning

Old Norse

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the Germanic language of medieval Scandinavia. : ON, ON., O.N.

Old Norse

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the language or group of dialects of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about 700 to about 1350, forming the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of languages ON See also Proto-Norse Old Icelandic

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Origin of Old Norse¹

First recorded in 1835–45

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Seattle poet Sierra Nelson, Didden says, “was interested in Old Norse and the Icelandic language, and she’s looking at runes” in her performance.

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Like way, way back — all the way to the Old Norse.

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The word “bollard” seems to derive from the Old Norse word “boir,” which means “tree trunk.”

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In tandem with her textile analysis, she examined the legal texts—most of which had, thankfully, already been translated from Old Norse into modern English.

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“Rest in Peace” it said in Old Norse Icelandic.

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