The Vikings significantly impacted the English language through their extended presence in England. One notable contribution is the word “berserk,” derived from the Old Norse “berserkr,” meaning a fierce warrior. Today, it describes someone wildly out of control, reflecting the legacy of Viking warriors. Similarly, “anger” comes from the Old Norse “angr,” originally meaning “grief,” highlighting the emotional depth of the term.

Lês en sjoch fierder by Ancient Origins