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| − | This name and those that follow are derived from Old Norse. They are scattered across the British map as parts of geographic names, a strong reminder of the Viking conquests. | + | This name and almost all of those that follow are derived from Old Norse. They are scattered across the British map as parts of geographic names, a strong reminder of the Viking conquests. There are twelve in total in this succession, suggesting that the homes or native regions of the Twelve Customers are being listed. |
Latest revision as of 08:58, 31 August 2016
- tarn: a small mountain lake
Commentary
This name and almost all of those that follow are derived from Old Norse. They are scattered across the British map as parts of geographic names, a strong reminder of the Viking conquests. There are twelve in total in this succession, suggesting that the homes or native regions of the Twelve Customers are being listed.
