norman

Everyday

1. noun (history): The Normans were people from Normandy in northern France; in 1066 William the Conqueror led them to conquer England. tree →
2. adjective: To do with the Normans: Norman castles, Norman French. tree →
3. (a name) Norman is a man's first name, and also a surname. tree →

In the lessons

In UK history lessons, the Norman Conquest of 1066, the Battle of Hastings, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Domesday Book and Norman motte-and-bailey castles are key topics. Norman French added many words to English (beef, pork, judge, castle). Phrases: «the Norman Conquest», «Norman castle», «Norman French», «Norman invasion».

Examples

• The Normans invaded England in 1066. tree →
• William the Conqueror was a Norman duke. tree →
• We visited a Norman castle with thick stone walls. tree →
• Norman French gave English words like «beef» and «court». tree →
• The Bayeux Tapestry shows the Norman invasion. tree →
• My grandad's name is Norman. tree →
• Norman churches have round arches. tree →

Note

Capital letter: Norman. Plural «Normans». Related: Normandy (the region in France). The Normans were descended from Vikings (Norsemen). Trap: a lower-case «norman» is not a normal English word; it is a name or the people/style. In history, Norman architecture = Romanesque, with round arches.