Westman

noun — 2 senses

Westman

noun

Etymology From west + man. A calque of Old Norse vestmaðr, from vest (“west”) + maðr (“man”).

1

Historical A person from the west.

2

Historical A person from Ireland, particularly in the context of the vikings.

Synonyms
Westerner, Gael, Irishman
Derived terms
Westman Islands

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