noun
- plural of norland; northern regions or lands, especially those that are remote, cold, or sparsely populated.
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific geographic regions; literary or archaic usage
Examples
- The explorers ventured into the frozen norlands in search of new trade routes.
- Ancient texts describe the norlands as mysterious and forbidding lands.
- The norlands were home to hardy peoples adapted to harsh winters.
- Medieval maps often depicted the norlands with little detail or accuracy.