Anglo-Norman

English

Etymology

From Anglo- +‎ Norman.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/

Adjective

Anglo-Norman (comparative more Anglo-Norman, superlative most Anglo-Norman)

  1. Pertaining to the period of Norman rule of England, 1066–1154.
  2. Pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest.
  3. Relating to their language.

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Noun

Anglo-Norman (plural Anglo-Normans)

  1. A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.

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Proper noun

Anglo-Norman

  1. The Old French dialect spoken in England by the ruling classes after the Norman Conquest, or the form of this dialect used in English law until the 17th century.

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