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norn | orn |

As a verb norn

is (obsolete) to mourn; complain.

As an adjective orn is

tender.

norn

English

Etymology 1

(Norns)

Noun

(s)
  • (Norse mythology) Any of the three goddesses of fate or destiny.
    • Synonyms
    * (goddess of fate or destiny) Fate (Greek mythology) * (extinct North Germanic language) Shetlandish
    Hyponyms
    * ("Debt" or "Future")

    Etymology 2

    (Norn language)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • An extinct North Germanic language once spoken on the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

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    orn

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To ornament; to adorn.
    • (Joye)
    (Webster 1913)