"Viking" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Viking [singular], Vikings [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A Viking was a person from Scandinavia from 793 AD-1066 AD. They were famous as warriors, pirates, explorers and traders.
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          "text": "The Vikings sailed in ships called longboats."
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          "text": "The Vikings raided many monasteries throughout Northumberland as they saw monks as easy prey."
        },
        {
          "text": "Monks believed in peace, so they would not fight back. The monasteries were filled with valuables and riches, so it was an ideal building to attack."
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        },
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          "text": "Monks believed in peace, so they would not fight back. The monasteries were filled with valuables and riches, so it was an ideal building to attack."
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