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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a Germanic people of northern European origin, exemplified by the Scandinavians.
2.
having or suggesting the physical characteristics associated with these people, typically tall stature, blond hair, blue eyes, and elongated head.
3.
(sometimes lowercase) of or pertaining to skiing events involving ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Compare Alpine.
noun
4.
a member of the Nordic people, especially a Scandinavian.
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Nordic
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| nordic (ˈnɔːdɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | skiing Compare alpine of or relating to competitions in cross-country racing and ski-jumping |
| 2. | (of recreational walking) incorporating the use of poles that resemble ski poles to aid movement |
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Word Origin & History
Nordic
1898, from Fr. nordique (in J. Deniker's system of race classifications), lit. "of or pertaining to the north," from nord "north" (a loan-word from O.E.; see north). Perhaps influenced by Ger. Nordisch. Strictly, the blond peoples who inhabit Scandinavia and the north of Britain.
EXPANDAs a type of skiing competition, it is attested from 1954.
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