Everyday Words:
* Sky: From Old Norse *sky*.
* Skull: From Old Norse *skǫll*.
* Scraggy: From Old Norse *skroggr* (lean).
* Egg: From Old Norse *egg*.
* They, them, their: These pronouns have Scandinavian origins, replacing earlier Old English pronouns.
* Get: While the Old English word "gitan" existed, the modern use of "get" is significantly influenced by the Old Norse verb *geta*.
* Take: Similar to "get," the modern English use of "take" shows substantial Norse influence, though an Old English root exists.
* Scathe: From Old Norse *skaða* (harm).
* Anger: From Old Norse *angr*.
* Awkward: From Old Norse *afugr* (bent, turned away).
* Berserk: From Old Norse *berserk* (literally "bear-shirt," referring to warriors in a frenzied state).
* Fellow: From Old Norse *félagi* (companion).
* Husband: From Old Norse *húsbóndi* (house-dweller, master of the house).
* Knife: From Old Norse *knifr*.
* Law: From Old Norse *lǫg*.
* Root: While Old English had a similar word, the modern usage shows significant Norse influence from *rót*.
* Raise: From Old Norse *reisa*.
* Rotten: From Old Norse *rotinn*.
* Runes: From Old Norse *rúnir*.
* Scale: (as in fish scales) From Old Norse *skali*.
* Scandinavian: From Old Norse *skandinaviskr*.
Place Names:
Many place names in northern England and parts of Scotland reflect Scandinavian origins, often incorporating elements like "by" (farm, village), "thorpe" (village), "dale" (valley), and "kirk" (church). It's difficult to provide a complete list, as many thousands exist.
Important Note: The influence is often subtle. Many words have Old English roots, but their modern usage, meaning, or grammar has been significantly shaped by Norse borrowings. The exact extent of Norse influence on some words is still debated by linguists.