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139 norse words that have invaded the English language
MurielB Dim 4 Sep - 20:11
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/139-norse-words
Without the Vikings, English would be missing some awesome words like berserk, ugly, muck, skull, knife, die, and cake!
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Re: 139 norse words that have invaded the English language
Didier B Mar 6 Sep - 20:51
Interesting! French has also Nordic words, such as "canif" (parent to "knife" but not arrived in French through English).
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