Norwegian

Norwegian
Norwegian c.1600 (n. and adj.), sometimes in early use Norvegian, from M.L. Norvegia "Norway," from O.N. Norvegr (see NORWAY (Cf. Norway)) + -IAN (Cf. -ian).

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