norman

A native or inhabitant of Normandy, France.

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 Northman.

The langue d'oïl variant, closely related to the French of Île-de-France (i.e. Paris), spoken in Normandy and the Channel Islands, and was for several centuries the ruling language of England (see Anglo-Norman).

A surname transferred from the nickname [in turn originating as an ethnonym], for someone from Normandy, or for a Viking (Northman).

A male given name from Old English used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.

"Let him be named Norman", said the lady; "it was the name of him who last - it was the name of the youngest son of Macalbin."

"Yes," she said, "the husband is pretty ex." And then, for no reason at all, she added: "His name is Norman." Bill nodded solemnly. "I see why you left him." Rosie began to giggle and clapped her hands to her mouth.

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A number of places in the United States:

Of or pertaining to Normandy or its inhabitants (present or past).

The early years of Norman occupation saw a frenzy of castle building.

Relating to the Norman language or the dialect of French spoken in Normandy.

Norman vocabulary

Relating to the Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans after the Norman Conquest, characterized by large arches and heavy columns.

Having a counterintuitive design that confuses users about proper operation; after Don Norman, author of The Design of Everyday Things (1988).

Darn Norman door! I thought I had to push, but I actually had to pull.