Norman-french (Noun)
Meaning
The medieval Norman dialect of Old French.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Norman-French dialect influenced the development of Middle English after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- The language used in medieval Jersey was a form of Norman-French, which was spoken by the island's inhabitants.
- Many Anglo-Norman words entered the English language through the Norman-French dialect brought over by the Normans.
- Norman-French was the language of the ruling class in medieval England and was used in official documents and literature.
- The Bayeux Tapestry's inscriptions are written in a form of Norman-French, providing valuable insight into the language of the time.