Norman
a member of that branch of the Northmen or Scandinavians who in the 10th century conquered Normandy.
Also called Norman French. one of the mixed Scandinavian and French people who inhabited Normandy and conquered England in 1066.
a native or inhabitant of Normandy.
Jes·sye [jes-ee], /ˈdʒɛs i/, 1945–2019, U.S. operatic soprano.
a city in central Oklahoma.
a male given name.
of or relating to the Normans.
noting or pertaining to a variety of Romanesque architecture built by the Normans, especially in England after 1066.
Origin of Norman
1Other words from Norman
- non-Nor·man, noun, adjective
- pre-Nor·man, adjective, noun
Words Nearby Norman
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How to use Norman in a sentence
The remark comes to mind while reading The Selected Letters of Norman Mailer.
Mailer’s Letters Pack a Punch and a Surprising Degree of Sweetness | Ronald K. Fried | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome, like Norman Mailer, adopted the cooler pose of being casually interested in the possibility.
But while Norman sympathizes with the fear, he does not believe in its validity.
Blood transfusions on the battlefield, pioneered by Canadian doctor Norman Bethune in the Spanish Civil War, saved many lives.
Blood and War: The Hard Truth About ‘Boots on the Ground’ | Clive Irving | September 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNorman Lear had a crisis while filming All in the Family about people genuinely taking Archie Bunker as a role model.
The Case Against Cards Against Humanity: Is Max Temkin a Horrible Person? (Does It Matter?) | Arthur Chu | July 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Norman tarried to put his books into a neat leather case, and Ethel stood thinking.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte Yonge"I did not think of that being the meaning of 'when He that bade thee cometh,'" said Norman thoughtfully.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeShe fidgeted, till Mr. Ernescliffe asked Norman if there was a table of logarithms in the house.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeSome minutes passed in silence, Norman lying still, excepting a nervous trembling that agitated his whole frame.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeAfter an interval Norman spoke again, "The carriage turned right over—her head struck on the kerb stone—"
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte Yonge
British Dictionary definitions for Norman (1 of 2)
/ (ˈnɔːmən) /
(in the Middle Ages) a member of the people of Normandy descended from the 10th-century Scandinavian conquerors of the country and the native French
a native or inhabitant of Normandy
another name for Norman French
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Normans, esp the Norman kings of England, the Norman people living in England, or their dialect of French
of, relating to, or characteristic of Normandy or its inhabitants
denoting, relating to, or having the style of Romanesque architecture used in Britain from the Norman Conquest until the 12th century. It is characterized by the rounded arch, the groin vault, massive masonry walls, etc
British Dictionary definitions for Norman (2 of 2)
/ (ˈnɔːmən) /
Greg. born 1955, Australian golfer: winner of the British Open (1986, 1993)
Jessye (ˈdʒɛsɪ). born 1945, US soprano: noted for her interpretations of Wagner and Mahler
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