norse meaning and definition

NORSE noun

Definition of Norse (noun)

1. an inhabitant of Scandinavia
   • synonyms: Northman, Scandinavian
2. a native or inhabitant of Norway
   • synonyms: Norseman, Norwegian
3. the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
   • synonyms: Nordic, North Germanic, North Germanic language, Scandinavian, Scandinavian language

NORSE adjective

Definition of Norse (adjective)

1. of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
   • "Norse sagas"; "Norse nomads"
   • synonyms: Scandinavian
2. of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language
   • "Norwegian herring"
   • synonyms: Norwegian