Origin of the words "reindeer" and "husband" (5)

I believe the answer is:

norse

(Other definitions for norse that I've seen before include "Native to Norway" , "Language - senor! (anag)" , "Native to Scandinavia" , "Relating to ancient Scandinavia" , "Relating to ancient Scandinavian" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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