0
Viking, as strictly Scandinavian pirate, 1807, vikingr; modern spelling attested from 1840. The word is a historical revival; it was not used in Middle English, but it was revived from Old Norse vikingr, which usually is explained as propound "one who came from the fjords," from vik "creek, inlet" (Old English wic, Middle High German wich "bay," and second element in Reykjavik). But Old English wicing and Old Frisian wizing are almost 300 years older, and probably derive from wic "village, camp" (temporary camps were a feature of the Viking raids), related to Latinate vicus"village, habitation" The connection between the Old Norse and Old English words is still much debated. The period of Viking activity was roughly 8th cent. to 11th cent. In the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the raiding armies generally were referred to as þa Deniscan "the Danes," while those who settled in England were identified by their place of settlement.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIt comes from the term "a viking", which means to go raiding.
wiki user
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does a viking horde mean?
A Viking horde is a group of raiding Vikings. A Viking hoard is a treasure that was hidden.
What does sweetmeat mean in viking?
it means "uncivilized"
What did the pictures on viking shields mean?
nothing
What does Friday mean in viking?
the day of the goddess frieda.
Who was the first viking to invent viking writing?
If by viking writing, you mean the Futhark, that is lost in history. The Futhark has been around since at least 200 CE, way before the vikings were vikings.
What does a viking horde mean?
A Viking horde is a group of raiding Vikings. A Viking hoard is a treasure that was hidden.
What does sweetmeat mean in viking?
it means "uncivilized"
What did the pictures on viking shields mean?
nothing
What does ”go-a-Viking” mean?
I don’t know
What does 793 AD mean?
this year marked the beginning of the Viking Age. this year marked the beginning of the Viking Age.
What does Friday mean in viking?
the day of the goddess frieda.
What does thrall mean?
it means slave in viking :P
What does day meal mean in viking language?
shoop sue i went to a viking show and they sed day meal so yeah
Who was the first viking to invent viking writing?
If by viking writing, you mean the Futhark, that is lost in history. The Futhark has been around since at least 200 CE, way before the vikings were vikings.
What did the word booty mean in the viking language?
treasure
What does the name Ronan mean in the viking language?
Ronan is an old Irish name that means "little seal". As far as I know it has no Viking origin.
What does Norse legend mean?
A story of the lore of the Norse/Viking people.
