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Old Norse

noun

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

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Origin of Old Norse

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby Old Norse

old mine cut, old money, old moon, “Old Mother Hubbard”, Old Nick, Old Norse, Old North French, Old Northwest, Old Norwegian, Old Orchard Beach, Oldowan
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British Dictionary definitions for Old Norse

Old Norse

noun

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 languagesAbbreviation: ON See also Proto-Norse, Old Icelandic
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