I. ˈnȯrs noun
( plural Norse )
Etymology: probably from obsolete Dutch noorsch, adjective, Norwegian, Scandinavian, alteration of obsolete Dutch noordsch northern, from Dutch noord north; akin to Old English north north
Date: circa 1688
1.
a. : Norwegian 2
b. : any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages
c. : the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages
2. plural
a. : scandinavians
b. : norwegians
II. adjective
Date: 1768
1. : of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants
2. : Norwegian