The Scandinavian roots of the word 'fjord'

'Fjord' is a word borrowed from Scandinavian 'fjord'. The word entered the English language some time around 1674.

fjord [noun] [1674]

A narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes

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Etymology: Norwegian 'fjord' from Old Norse 'fjǫrthr'

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