Northman

/ˈnɔrθmən/
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Other forms: Northmen

Definitions of Northman
  1. noun
    an inhabitant of Scandinavia
    synonyms: Norse, Scandinavian
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    types:
    Viking
    any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
    berserk, berserker
    one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
    type of:
    European
    a native or inhabitant of Europe
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