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Norish, a. [Cf. MLG. norrisch and Nors(e and Nords.] Norse, Norwegian (language). — a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1677) ii.
Servanus Bishop of Orkney … loving him beyond others was … wont to call him Mongah which in the Norish tongue signifieth a dear friend and this way came he to be called Mungo a1688 Wallace Orkney 110.
An explication of some Norish words used in Orkney & Zetland 1701 Brand Orkney & Shetl. 70.
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