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

War, chaos and other kings set the stage for this new Norse saga. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Hiddleston has also become one of the most bankable stars of his generation, starring in televisual noirs like The Night Manager and as the mischievous Norse god Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The white clapboard exterior topped with typical Norse dragon heads was taken back into the family in 1995 by Haeger’s great great granddaughter Ellika Modenfelt, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory with the help of local craftsmen. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Less is Norse Gray blue keeps it cool but with just the right amount of cozy. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 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