proto norse
/ˈproʊtoʊˌnɔrs/
noun
- The ancient Germanic language spoken in Scandinavia before the Viking Age, from about the 2nd to the 8th century AD.
- Proto-Norse was written using the Elder Futhark runic alphabet.
- The earliest known inscriptions in Proto-Norse date back to around 200 AD.
- Linguists study Proto-Norse to understand how modern Scandinavian languages developed.
adjective
- Relating to the early Germanic language or culture of Scandinavia before the Viking Age.
- The Proto-Norse period left few written records, mostly short inscriptions.
- The museum has a collection of Proto-Norse artifacts, including rune stones.
- She is taking a course on Proto-Norse mythology and poetry.