Norse

1 of 2

noun

ˈnȯrs 

plural Norse

1

a

: norwegian sense 2

b

: any of the western Scandinavian dialects or languages

c

: the Scandinavian group of Germanic languages

2

plural

a

: scandinavians

b

: norwegians

Norse

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of or relating to ancient Scandinavia or the language of its inhabitants

2

: norwegian

Examples of Norse in a Sentence

Noun

The Norse arrived in the ninth century.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Norse mythology, Sköll is the name of a giant wolf that chases the sun across the sky. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Ravens famously accompany Odin in Norse mythology, while ravens and crows play important—and varied—roles in the traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Shooting has begin in Ireland on the MGM Television series, which is from Michael and Horatio Hirst ans chronicles the rise of Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife, Gunnhild (Jessica Madsen), the Mother of Kings. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

But the association of messy dinner parties and the number 13 predates even Christianity by some thousands of years, with an early mention in Norse mythology. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from obsolete Dutch noorsch, adjective, Norwegian, Scandinavian, alteration of obsolete Dutch noordsch northern, from Dutch noord north; akin to Old English north north

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

circa 1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Norse

• Old Norse
• the Norse

Rhymes for Norse

• bourse
• coarse
• course
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse
• source
• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce

Kids Definition

Norse

noun

ˈnȯ(ə)rs

1

plural Norse

a

: the Scandinavian people

b

: the Norwegian people

2

a

: norwegian sense 2

b

: any of the Scandinavian languages

Norse adjective