First Known Use: 1898
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1Nordic
adjective Nor·dic \ˈnȯr-dik\
: of or relating to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and sometimes Finland and Iceland, or to the people who live there
Full Definition of NORDIC
1
: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia
2
: of or relating to a group or physical type of the Caucasian race characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes
3
a : of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon — compare alpine b : of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing
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Origin of NORDIC
French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English
2Nordic
noun
Definition of NORDIC
1
: a native of northern Europe
2
: a person of Nordic physical type
3
: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
First Known Use of NORDIC
1901
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