Between the 9th and the 15th centuries, a distinct Faroese language evolved, although it was probably still mutually intelligible with Old West Norse, and remained similar to the Norn language of Orkney and Shetland during Norn's earlier phase.
between the 9th and the 15th centuries a distinct faroese language evolved although it was probably still mutually intelligible with old west norse and remained similar to the norn language of orkney and shetland during norn's earlier phase