Scandian

American

[skan-dee-uhn] / ˈskæn di ən /

adjective

of or relating to Scandia.

noun

a Scandinavian.

Scandian British

/ ˈskændɪən /

noun

another name for a Scandinavian

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Etymology

Origin of Scandian

First recorded in 1660–70; Scandi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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A very prominent term is Wyrd = Destiny, Fate; which is the same as the Urðr of the Scandian mythology, one of the three fates, Urðr, Werðandi, Skuld = Past, Present, Future.

From Anglo-Saxon Literature by Earle, John

Over the Scandian tribes and the Danes rule, according to Saxo's own statement, Svipdag, and as his tributary king in Denmark his half-brother Gudhorm.

From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.

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