nors

Etymology
From, with further origin disputed. Possibly from (equivalent to modern ), due to the north being associated with humans' negative properties. Or, less likely, from the sparsely attested verb.

Adjective

 * 1) surly, sulky
 * Als ik door de stad loop, vraag ik me vaak af: waarom zijn alle mensen, zo nors en zo kortaf? &mdash; As I walk through the city, I often wonder to myself: why are all the people, so surly and so curt? (KvK – Wakker met een wijsje)

Etymology
From, the present adjectival active participle of.

Particle

 * 1)  some-

Conjunction

 * 1) although