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The irish language adopted a few viking (old norse) words, mainly to do with commercial or maritime activities.

For examle:

Akkeri --> Ancaire (Anchor)

Batr --> Bad (Boat)

Thorskr --> Trosc (Cod)

Markadr --> Margadh (Market)

Penningr --> Pinginn (Penny)

Skillingr --> Scilling (Shilling)

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