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Norseman

American

[nawrs-muhn] / ˈnɔrs mən /

noun

plural

Norsemen

Northman.

Norseman British

/ ˈnɔːsmən /

noun

another name for a Viking

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Etymology

Origin of Norseman

First recorded in 1810–20; Norse + man

Example Sentences

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I have never seen a Norseman, but I had heard they have hair the color of wheat.

From Literature

The Norseman would have no context for the condo buildings and cars, the tony restaurants and third-wave coffee shops that make the neighborhood one of Seattle’s most perusable.

From Seattle Times

The Norsemen worshipped many gods and each of them had various characteristics, weaknesses and attributes.

From Seattle Times

With light hair and light eyes and a profile that any Norseman would be proud of.

From Literature

But he isn’t yet persuaded they were Norsemen.

From Science Magazine

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