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Scandinavian

Of or pertaining to Scandinavia, that is, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

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Berserk 76% connected

Alt. of Berserker

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Berserker 76% connected

One of a class of legendary heroes, who fought frenzied by intoxicating liquors, and naked, regardless of wounds.

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Danish 76% connected

Belonging to the Danes, or to their language or country.

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Faroese 76% connected

An inhabitant, or, collectively, inhabitants, of the Faroe islands.

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Icelandic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Iceland; relating to, or resembling, the Icelanders.

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Northman 76% connected

One of the inhabitants of the north of Europe; esp., one of the ancient Scandinavians; a Norseman.

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Norwegian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Norway, its inhabitants, or its language.

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Swedish 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Sweden or its inhabitants.

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Viking 76% connected

One belonging to the pirate crews from among the Northmen, who plundered the coasts of Europe in the eighth, ninth, and tenth centuries.

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European 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Europe, or to its inhabitants.

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Germanic 76% connected

Pertaining to, or containing, germanium.

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Norse 92% connected

Of or pertaining to ancient Scandinavia, or to the language spoken by its inhabitants.

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