Norn

noun

ˈnȯrn

: any of the three Norse goddesses of fate

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Etymology

Old Norse

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Norn was in 1843

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“Norn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norn. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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