NORMANS

Noun

Normans

plural of Norman

Noun

normans

plural of norman

Source: Wiktionary


NORMAN

Nor"man, n. Etym: [F. normand.] (Naut.)

Definition: A wooden bar, or iron pin. W. C. Russell.

Nor"man, a. Etym: [F. normand, of Scand. origin. See Northman, and cf. Norse.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Normandy or to the Normans; as, the Norman language; the Norman conquest. Norman style (Arch.), a style of architecture which arose in the tenth century, characterized by great massiveness, simplicity, and strength, with the use of the semicircular arch, heavy round columns, and a great variety of ornaments, among which the zigzag and spiral or cable-formed ornaments were prominent.

Nor"man, n.

Definition: A native or inhabitant of Normandy; originally, one of the Northmen or Scandinavians who conquered Normandy in the 10th century; afterwards, one of the mixed (Norman-French) race which conquered England, under William the Conqueror.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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