Dansker

/ˈdænzkər/ noun

Definition

A Dane; a person from Denmark or of Danish descent, an archaic or historical term.

Etymology

From 'Dane' (from Old English 'Dene,' related to Old Norse peoples) combined with the agent suffix '-sker,' or possibly from Dutch/German influences. More commonly superseded by 'Dane' in modern English.

Kelly Says

Dansker is one of those words that shows how English mixed with Dutch and German during the medieval period when seafaring and trade brought these languages into close contact!

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