English Explanatory Dictionary

Anglo-Norman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈnɔː.mən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Anglo-Norman.wav /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈnɔːɹ.mən/

Word forms

Anglo-Norman Anglo-Normans

Etymology

From Anglo- + Norman.

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