NORDIC

I. adjective Etymology: French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English Date: 1898 of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia, of or relating to a group or physical type of the Caucasian race characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes, 3. of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon, of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing, II. noun Date: 1901 a native of northern Europe, a person of ~ physical type, a member of the peoples of Scandinavia