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The adjectiveNorse, which entered English in 1598, derives from the Dutch word noors, the adjective form of "Norwegian". The Nordic cognates of the word are Norwegian and Danish norrøn, Swedish norrön and Icelandic norræn. The modern English form may be used in a number of ways.
The name "viking" comes from the Old Norse word víkingr, which basically means travellers.
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Was the Normans called vikings?
The Normans were descendants of Vikings who had settled in France. They were not Vikings themselves; they were French and acted pretty much as the French did. They were not called Vikings at the time.
What were dark haired vikings called?
The Irish called the Norwegian Vikings "blond strangers" and the Danish Vikings "dark-haired strangers".
Do vikings get insulted if you call them beardless?
Yes, Vikings did get insulted if they were called beardless.
What boats did the vikings travel in?
The Vikings used longboats to cross the seas.
What is rus called today?
vikings
Was the Normans called vikings?
The Normans were descendants of Vikings who had settled in France. They were not Vikings themselves; they were French and acted pretty much as the French did. They were not called Vikings at the time.
What were dark haired vikings called?
The Irish called the Norwegian Vikings "blond strangers" and the Danish Vikings "dark-haired strangers".
What is an ancient Scandinavian trader or pirate called?
the answer is The Vikings
What Did The Vikings Have To Do With Scandinavia?
The Vikings lived in the area now called Scandinavia.
Which religion were the vikings?
was the name of the vikings religion called pagan or asatru
Do vikings get insulted if you call them beardless?
Yes, Vikings did get insulted if they were called beardless.
What were the northmen from Norway denmark and seden better known as?
Northmen are also known as vikings. Specifically vikings from Denmark were called Danes, vikings from Sweden were called Varangians and vikings from Norway were simply known as Norway northmen.
Who were the fierce sea warriors that came from Demark and Norway?
The sea warriors from northern Europe were called vikings.
What boats did the vikings travel in?
The Vikings used longboats to cross the seas.
What are pirates from Scandinavia called?
Vikings.
What was the vikings warship called?
Longships
Is oslo called the city of vikings?
no
