Old Norse

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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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How to use Old Norse in a sentence

Here was 31 preserved the Old Norse language, and in it a record of the customs, the institutions and the religion of our fathers.
The Younger Edda|Snorre
Parallels may be found, easily enough, in Old Norse literature.
The Heroic Age|H. Munro Chadwick
This sketch does not pretend to indicate the quantity of Old Norse literature.
The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature|Conrad Hjalmar Nordby
In the eighteenth century, Old Norse literature was the lore of antiquarians.
The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature|Conrad Hjalmar Nordby

Already the Old Norse mythology was well known, even down to Valhalla and the mistletoe.
The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature|Conrad Hjalmar Nordby

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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