Anglo-Norman Definition
ăngglō-nôrmən
noun
One of the Normans who lived in England after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 or a descendant of these settlers.
American Heritage
A Norman settler in England after the Norman Conquest.
Webster's New World
The dialect of Old French, derived chiefly from Norman French, that was used by the Anglo-Normans.
American Heritage
The Anglo-French dialect spoken by such settlers.
Webster's New World
The form of this dialect used in English law until the 17th century.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
English and Norman.
Webster's New World
Of the Anglo-Normans or their language or culture.
Webster's New World
Pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest.
Wiktionary
Relating to their language.
Wiktionary
pronoun
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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Other Word Forms of Anglo-Norman
Noun
Singular:
Anglo-Norman
Plural:
anglo-normansOrigin of Anglo-Norman
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From Anglo- + Norman.
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