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norn

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Extinct North Germanic island language

An extinct North Germanic language descended from Old Norse, formerly spoken in Orkney and Shetland until about the 17th century.

Example in use

Auld folk spak norn afore.

Pronunciation

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/NORN/

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Origin & context

old norsearchaicneutral

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