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Norsemen

Definition: The Norsemen were the seafaring people from Scandinavia during the Viking Age (793-1066 AD).

Parts of Speech:

• Noun (plural)

Senses:

1. A member of the ancient Scandinavian seafaring people during the Viking Age.

Usages:

Popular:

1. The Norsemen were renowned for their navigational skills and feared as warriors.
2. Norsemen often raided coastal villages and monasteries throughout Europe.

Local:

1. Many Norwegians today take pride in their Norsemen heritage.
2. In the local museum, you can learn more about the lives of the Norsemen.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Norsemen made significant contributions to maritime exploration and trade during the Viking Age.

2. The Norsemen settlers established thriving settlements in Iceland and Greenland.

3. The Norsemen's seafaring skills enabled them to reach North America, long before Christopher Columbus.

Related Products on Amazon:

• Viking History Books
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