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Norman
[ nawr-muhn ]
noun
- 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, -ee], 1945–2019, U.S. operatic soprano.
- a city in central Oklahoma.
- a male given name.
adjective
- of or relating to the Normans.
- noting or pertaining to a variety of Romanesque architecture built by the Normans, especially in England after 1066.
Norman
1/ ˈɔːə /
noun
- (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
adjective
- 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
Norman
2/ ˈɔːə /
noun
- NormanGreg1955MAustralianSPORT AND GAMES: golfer Greg. born 1955, Australian golfer: winner of the British Open (1986, 1993)
- NormanJessye1945FUSMUSIC: soprano Jessye (ˈdʒɛsɪ). born 1945, US soprano: noted for her interpretations of Wagner and Mahler
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Other Word Forms
- ԴDz-ǰ· noun adjective
- -ǰ· adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Norman1
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Old French Normant, from Old Norse Northmathr “Nǰٳ”
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After a slow start to the series, Norman Powell appears to have found his groove, scoring 20 points on seven-for-12 shooting.
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At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself.
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Norman Powell turned the ball over with 3:36 left and the score tied at 100.
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On another side, guard Norman Powell and defensive ace Kris Dunn talked about the Clippers reaching this point and what it took.
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He also had a recurring role in “All That Glitters,” a groundbreaking soap opera parody created by Norman Lear.
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