Northman

[ nawrth-muhn ]

noun

, plural North·men.

1. one of the ancient Scandinavians, especially a member of the group that from about the 8th to the 11th century made many raids and established settlements in Great Britain, Ireland, many parts of continental Europe, and probably in parts of North America.

Northman

/ ˈnɔːθmən /

noun

1. another name for a Viking

Word History and Origins

Origin of Northman¹

before 900; Old English northman ( n ) (not recorded in ME); north, -man

Example Sentences

Following Generation Kill, he was cast as Northman in the sexy vampire series True Blood.

From The Daily Beast

It is fortunate for you, sir, that the Duchess Joan wears her hair short, like a Northman or a bantling troubadour.

From Project Gutenberg

One Northman, it appears, played the part of Horatius in keeping the English at bay for a time.

From Project Gutenberg

This simple circumstance places a wholly different stamp upon the Northman invaders.

From Project Gutenberg

The Northman invasion of France reads, even in the driest work of history, like a rollicking Norse tale.

From Project Gutenberg

The previous night the Northman warrior maids forced open the doors of the monastery.

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