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Viking Words in English Poster | Old Norse Roots
Viking Words in English Poster | Old Norse Roots
Words such as law, egg, knife, window and take carry traces of contact between Old Norse and English. This illustrated language poster presents 16 examples alongside related Danish, Norwegian and Swedish forms.
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Words such as law, egg, knife, window and take carry traces of contact between Old Norse and English. This illustrated language poster presents 16 examples alongside related Danish, Norwegian and Swedish forms.
- Language infographic with 16 selected Old Norse words
- Shows connections with English and modern Scandinavian languages
- Premium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish
- Available in 50 × 70, 60 × 90 and 70 × 100 cm
- Printed after you order and delivered in approximately 2–5 business days
How Viking Age contact shaped English
Old Norse and Old English were related Germanic languages. Contact between their speakers in medieval Britain left clear traces in English vocabulary, especially in northern and eastern parts of England.
Some borrowed words describe everyday objects. Others concern actions, relationships and social rules. Familiar examples include egg, knife, take, law, husband and ransack.
A study published by Cambridge University Press describes Old Norse as “an important source of loans for the vocabulary of medieval English.”
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Words included on the poster
| Old Norse | English | Scandinavian relatives |
|---|---|---|
| lǫg | law | lov, lov, lag |
| egg | egg | æg, egg, ägg |
| knífr | knife | kniv |
| vindauga | window | vindue, vindu |
| taka | take | tage, ta |
| deyja | die | dø, dö |
| kaka | cake | kage, kake, kaka |
| saga | saga | saga |
| troll | troll | trold, troll |
| skyrta | shirt | skjorte, skjorta |
| húsbóndi | husband | husbond, husbonde |
| illr | ill | ilde, ille, illa |
| drit | dirt | drit, dritt |
| mýrr | mire | myr |
| vrangr | wrong | vrang, vrång |
| rannsaka | ransack | ransage, rannsake, rannsaka |
Available sizes
| Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|
| 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28″ |
| 60 × 90 cm | 24 × 36″ |
| 70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40″ |
Product details
| Subject | Old Norse influence on English |
| Words included | 16 selected examples |
| Languages | Old Norse, English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish |
| Style | Nordic language infographic with a vintage paper look |
| Paper | Premium matte paper, 200 gsm |
| Finish | Smooth and non-reflective |
Frequently asked questions
Are all the English words direct Old Norse loans?
The poster includes both loanwords and related words with shared Germanic ancestry. For example, shirt comes from Old English scyrte and is related to Old Norse skyrta. The words entered English at different times; some Scandinavian loans are later than the Viking Age.
Does the poster show modern Scandinavian words?
Yes. Related Danish, Norwegian and Swedish forms are included where relevant.
When will my order arrive?
Orders are normally delivered within approximately 2–5 business days.
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