translate English to German: In the early 9th century, when the Vikings started plundering along the coastline of Caledonia and neighbouring countries the Pictish kingdom found itself facing enemies on two fronts. After successfully defeating the Scots, the Picts strength was severely weakened by a major battle with the Vikings in 839 .
Das schottische Wort für "Frau" quean [kw@in] ( SAMPA ) ist verwandt mit dem Englischen queen (Königin).