Norman

Middle English

noun
Definitions
  • A member of the mixed Scandinavian and Frankish peoples who, in the 11th century, were a major military power in Western Europe and who conquered the English in 1066.
  • A person from Norway; a Norwegian.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Norþman (northerner) derived from Old French Normant.

Origin

Old French

Normant

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