Etymologies: Norwegian

43 words with Norwegian origins.

A

Amt

E

Ember-goose

F

Fiord
Flare
Flaw
fleer

G

Gault
Gaunt
Giddy

L

Lagthing
Lilt

M

Maelstrom

O

Odelsthing

Q

Queasy

R

Rorqual
Rosmarine

S

Scorch
Scotch
Shingle
Shrill
Shrivel
Shrub
Simper
Slam
Slang
Sleeper
Solan goose
Squeal
Squeamish
Storthing
Swag
Swirl

T

Tatter
Thing
Tiff
Tift
Tipple
Troop
Trudge
Tystie

W

Walrus
Whim

Y

Yaw