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Organizing and summarizing search results for you- One of the Scandinavians who raided or invaded the coasts of Europe in the 8th to 10th centuries.
- A person belonging to a race of Scandinavian people who traveled by sea and attacked parts of northern and southern Europe between the 8th and the 11th centuries, often staying to live in places they traveled to.
- Initially, the word described the activity of exploring, piracy, or raiding.
- The Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers who ventured beyond their borders to explore, raid, and settle between about 790 and 1100 A.D.
- The term "Viking" applied only to those who took to the sea for the purpose of acquiring wealth by raiding in other lands.
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Merriam Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VikingViking Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster: one of the Scandinavians who raided or invaded the coasts of Europe in the 8th to 10th centuriesCambridge University Press & Assessmenthttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/VikingViking | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionarya person belonging to a race of Scandinavian people who travelled by sea and attacked parts of northern and southern Europe between the 8th and the 11th centuries, often staying to…National Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/vikingsVikings facts and information - National GeographicLearn who the Vikings were, how they raided and settled across the world, and what legacy they left behind. Explore the myths and misconceptions about these Scandinavian seafarers …World History Encyclopediahttps://www.worldhistory.org/Vikings/Vikings - World History EncyclopediaThe Vikings were all Scandinavian but not all Scandinavians were Vikings. The term Viking applied only to those who took to the sea for the purpose of acquiring wealth by raiding i…
- nounViking (noun) · Vikings (plural noun)adjectiveViking (adjective)
- relating to the Vikings or the period in which they lived.
Originfrom Old Norse víkingr, from vík ‘creek’ or Old English wīc ‘camp, dwelling place’. What does the word ‘Viking’ really mean? - The …
Apr 5, 2017 · Viking is an English word derived from Old Norse, but it does not mean "pirate" or "raider" in all contexts. Learn how the word evolved and how to …
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Vikings - Wikipedia
A variety of sources illuminate the culture, activities, and beliefs of the Vikings. Although they were generally a non-literate culture that produced no literary legacy, they had an alphabet and described themselves and their world on runestones. Most contemporary literary and written sources on the Vikings come from other cultures that were in contact with them. Since the mid-20th c…
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA licenseWhat Does the Word ‘Viking’ Really Mean? - Life in Norway
Learn how the word Viking derives from Old Norse and what it really means in different contexts. Find out how the Viking Age was a complex and multicultural p…
- The etymology of víkingr and víking is hotly debated by scholars, but needn’t detain us because etymology only tells us what the word originally meant when coined, and not necessarily how it …
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VIKING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of VIKING is one of the pirate Norsemen plundering the coasts of Europe in the 8th to 10th centuries. How to use Viking in a sentence.
Vikings - World History Encyclopedia
Jan 29, 2018 · Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers who raided and settled in Europe and beyond from the 8th to 11th centuries. Learn about their origin, name, culture, society, and legacy in this …
Viking | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
A Viking is a person who belonged to a Scandinavian race that raided and settled in Europe in the Middle Ages. Learn more about the history, pronunciation and translations of the word Viking.
Meaning of the word Viking | Nordic Culture - Skjalden.com
Sep 22, 2018 · Learn what the word Viking means and how it is used in medieval Scandinavian languages and sources. Find out the difference between a Viking and a raider, and the origin of …
The Muddled Origins of the Word ‘Viking’ - Atlas Obscura
Nov 16, 2023 · In Old Icelandic (a variant of Old Norse), the word vik (meaning “bay” or “creek”) may have been used to describe seamen hiding in, or sailing from, coastal, Scandinavian inlets. This ...
Viking | Etymology of the name Viking by etymonline
Feb 10, 2025 · Old Norse viking (n.) meant "freebooting voyage, piracy;" one would "go on a viking" (fara í viking).
What does the word Viking mean? - Hurstwic
Learn about the word Viking, its ancient and modern meanings, and its origin in Old Norse language. Explore how the word changed over time and how it is used in different contexts and sources.
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