List_of_English_words_of_Old_Norse_origin List_of_English_words_of_Old_Norse_origin

List of English words of Old Norse origin - Definition and Overview
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A

  • Adder (the snake)
  • Addle
  • Ale
  • Alms (probably related to Latin as well)
  • Altar
  • Anchor
  • Ankle (probably related to Latin 'angle')
  • Anger
  • Answer
  • Ant
  • Apple
  • Araise
  • Arrow
  • Ark
  • Arse
  • Ash - askr
  • Asp - ösp
  • Auger - nafarr
  • Awe - agi
  • Awl - alr
  • Axe - öx
  • Axle - öxl

N

  • Nick
  • Nigh

R

  • Rive (but not river)
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