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)
- 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
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
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Noun
Anglo-Norman (plural Anglo-Normans)
- A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.
Translations
Norman who settled in England
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Proper noun
Anglo-Norman
- 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.
Translations
language
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References
- “Anglo-Norman”, in The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 2000, →ISBN.
- “Anglo-Norman”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
- "Anglo-Norman" in WordNet 2.0, Princeton University, 2003.
Further reading
Anglo-Norman language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- ISO 639-3 code xno (SIL)