Anglo-Norman
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
Anglo-Norman (comparative more Anglo-Norman, superlative most Anglo-Norman)
- Pertaining to the period of Norman rule of England, 1066–1154.
- Pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest.
- Relating to their language.
Translations [edit]
pertaining to the Norman rule of England
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pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest
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relating to the Anglo-Norman language
Noun [edit]
Anglo-Norman (plural Anglo-Normans)
- A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.
Translations [edit]
Norman who settled in England
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Proper noun [edit]
- The Romance language spoken in England by the ruling classes after the Norman Conquest, or the form of this language used in English law until the 17th century.
Translations [edit]
language
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References [edit]
- “Anglo-Norman” in The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000.
- “Anglo-Norman” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.0.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.
- "Anglo-Norman" in WordNet 3.0, Princeton University, 2006.
See also [edit]
Anglo-Norman language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Anglo-Norman language