Below you can find the Santa claus might know that this word comes from the scandinavian for creature & the old english for beast Jeopardy Words Answer. The answer to Santa claus might know that this word comes from the scandinavian for creature & the old english for beast has 8 letters. This clue belongs to the Word & phrase origins category and is part of Jeopardy Word Level 1667. If you scroll near the bottom you will find other clues and answers part of level 1667