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viking
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a member of one of the Scandinavian peoples who invaded the coats of Europe between the 8th and 11th centuries.
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jarl
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wealthy chief or landowner
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tunic
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a loose-fitting garment, sleeved or sleeveless, extending to the knees and worn by men and women
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raid
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a sudden assault or attack
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turf
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a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots
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saga
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an oral narriative of achievements and events given told by medieval Icelandic and Norse people
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runes
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written alphabet characters used by ancient Germanic peoples
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flax
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fibers of this plant are manufactured into linen yarn for thread or woven fabrics
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"the Thing"
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group of Norse men who made laws and dispensed judgement
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