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 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.

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