longship

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *langschip inherited from Old English langscip (a longship, a large warship) compound from English long (belong, yearn) + English ship (relationship).

Origin

English

ship

Gloss

relationship

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