n. & adj.
n. 1 a the Norwegian language. b the Scandinavian language-group. 2 (prec. by the; treated as pl.) a the Norwegians. b the Vikings.
adj. of ancient Scandinavia, esp. Norway. Old Norse 1 the Germanic language from which the Scandinavian languages are derived. 2 the language of Norway and its colonies until the 14th c. Norseman n. (pl. -men).
[ Du. noor(d)sch f. noord north ]