Old Norse berserkr → berserk
English berserk comes from the name of a fierce Old Norse warrior. Berserkr is often interpreted as bear-shirt, though the first element and the history behind that interpretation remain debated.
Old Norse berserkr → berserk
English berserk comes from the name of a fierce Old Norse warrior. Berserkr is often interpreted as bear-shirt, though the first element and the history behind that interpretation remain debated.
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