norse-american

norse-american
I. \\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized N&A
: Norwegian and American; specifically : of, relating to, or being an American of Norwegian origin or descent
II. noun
Usage: capitalized N&A
: an American of Norwegian origin or descent

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