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Northmen

  • plural
    of Northman.
    Northman
    noun
    one of the ancient Scandinavians, especially a member of the group that from about the 8th to the 11th century made many raids and established settlements in Great Britain, Ireland, many parts of continental Europe, and probably in parts of North America.

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Jon is the one who is able to unite Wildlings, Northmen, and Daenerys’ forces to face the Night King.

From Slate ● May 17, 2019

Vikings conquered Normandy in France - the land of the Northmen - even parts of Italy and the Levant.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2016

King Ecbert has received word that English farmers have attacked the Northmen in their settlements, and sends Aethelwulf to bring about an end to the squabbles.

From Forbes ● Mar. 19, 2015

The Vikings, also called Northmen or Norsemen, were a Germanic people.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012

It was one of the rich ecclesiastical establishments in Ireland, and one of those most exposed to the incursions of the Northmen.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.

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