plural Norse
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b
: any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages
c
: the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages
2
1
: of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants
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Examples of Norse in a Sentence
Noun
The Norse arrived in the ninth century.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic hall over which the god ODIN rules.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, until recently Norse Atlantic had not shown up on Expedia.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And then there are white supremacists, who have emblazoned themselves with swastikas, Norse runes, the SS logo, and other symbols.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic hall over which the god ODIN rules.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, until recently Norse Atlantic had not shown up on Expedia.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Norse
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“Norse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norse. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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