Dive into the fascinating world of linguistics with our captivating 13-question quiz, designed to uncover the Norse roots nestled within the English language. As Vikings once sailed across the seas, their language intricately wove itself into the fabric of English, leaving behind a legacy that persists in our words today. From the everyday to the obscure, you'll be tasked to discern which words trace back to Old Norse—and which ones do not. Perfect for language lovers and history buffs alike, this quiz promises to challenge and enlighten. Upon completion, delve deeper with an exploration of the etymology behind these words, enriching your understanding of the language we speak.
1 of 13
Which of these words has Old Norse roots?
Likely of Scandinavian origin via Scots, perhaps related to Norwegian 'kose seg'
Which of these words does NOT have Old Norse roots?
Blunder is from blundra (="shut one's eye") / angr ("=trouble, affliction"); root ang (="strait, straitened, troubled") and from Old Norse krokr "hook"
Strike
Crochet
Blunder
Anger
4 of 13
Which of these words is likely to have Old Norse roots?
Trouble
Star
Berserk
Sweat
5 of 13
Which of these words is likely to have Old Norse roots?
Related to Swedish dank (="moist place") and dänka (="to moisten")
Which of these words does NOT have Old Norse roots?
Score: skor (="notch"; "twenty") /
Score
Outlaw
Optimism
Nudge
13 of 13
Which of these words is likely to have Old Norse roots?
Mistake: mistake (="miscarry")
Illumination
Admiral
Mistake
Knowledge
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