Complete Definition of "Anglo-Norman"

English

Etymology
From Anglo + Norman.

Adjective
en-adj|pos=Anglo-Norman|-

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

Proper noun
en-proper noun|sg=Anglo-Norman

  1. A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.
  2. The dialect of Old French spoken by these Normans, or the form of this dialect used in English law until the 17th century.

References
R:American Heritage 2000|Anglo-Norman
R:Dictionary.com|Anglo-Norman
R:WordNet 2003|Anglo-Norman

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