What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pretentious type of word common in Old Norse (9)" mean?

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Pretentious type of word common in Old Norse (9)

Times Cryptic #28629 | 16 Across | 2023-06-14

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VERB (type of word) LOW (common) inside O N.

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