I. ˈnȯ(ə)rs, ˈnȯ(ə)s noun
( plural norse )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: probably from obsolete Dutch noorsch, adjective, Norwegian, Scandinavian (now noors Norwegian), alteration of obsolete Dutch noordsch, adjective, northern (now noords ), from Dutch noord north + -sch -ish; akin to Old English north and to Old English -isc -ish — more at north , -ish
1. norse plural
a. : scandinavians
b. : norwegians
2.
a. : norwegian 2
b. : any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages
c. : the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants
Norse mythology
2. : of or relating to Norway or the Norwegians : norwegian