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Norman

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noun Nor·man \ ˈnȯr-mən \

Definition of Norman

1 :a native or inhabitant of Normandy:
a :one of the Scandinavian conquerors of Normandy in the 10th century
b :one of the Norman-French conquerors of England in 1066
2 :norman-french
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Origin and Etymology of norman

Middle English, from Anglo-French Normant, from Old Norse Northmann-, Northmathr Norseman, from northr north + mann-, mathr man; akin to Old English north north and to Old English man man

Norman

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biographical name Nor·man \ ˈnȯr-mən \

Definition of Norman

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geographical name Nor·man \ ˈnȯr-mən \

Definition of Norman

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Norman

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Definition of Norman for English Language Learners

  • : one of the people from northern Europe and France who conquered England in 1066

  • : a person born, raised, or living in Normandy

Norman

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noun

Definition of Norman for English Language Learners

  • : one of the people from northern Europe and France who conquered England in 1066

  • : a person born, raised, or living in Normandy

Norman

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noun

Definition of Norman for English Language Learners

  • : one of the people from northern Europe and France who conquered England in 1066

  • : a person born, raised, or living in Normandy

NORMAN Defined for Kids

Norman

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noun Nor·man \ ˈnȯr-mən \

Definition of Norman for Students

1 :one of the Scandinavians who conquered Normandy in the tenth century
2 :one of the people of mixed Norman and French ancestry who conquered England in 1066

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