Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-norse
noun
/ˌoʊld ˈnɔrs/
Definition
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by the inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlements from around the 8th to the 14th century.
Examples
- Old Norse was used in various significant literary works, including the sagas and eddas.
- The study of Old Norse provides insight into Viking culture and mythology.
Meaning
The language is the ancestor of the modern Scandinavian languages and has significant historical and literary importance.
Synonyms
- Ancient Scandinavian
- Old Scandinavian
