Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - nordic

 I. adjective  Etymology: French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English  Date: 1898  1. of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia  2. of or relating to a group or physical type of the Caucasian race characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes  3.  a. of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon — compare alpine  b. of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing  II. noun  Date: 1901  1. a native of northern Europe  2. a person of ~ physical type  3. a member of the peoples of Scandinavia