skraeling

/ˈskriːlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Eastern Eskimo tribe, specifically the Inuit people of Greenland, or a Viking or Norse invader of Greenland.

“The Viking expedition encountered fierce resistance from the Skraeling warriors.”

Synonyms

  • Eskimo
  • Inuit

Antonyms

  • Norse