Normanize

English Alternative forms en Normanise Etymology From en Norman ize. Verb To convert to the language or culture of Normandy. en 1825 Annual Report of the Council of the Society of Antiquaries Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne 29 Out of gratitude for this large inheritance, or in compliance with the fashion of that day to Normanize, the Saxon lords of Ruby thence assumed the appellation of Nevill. en 1853 A Hand-book of engrafted words of the English language 24 Self-interest led the Saxon to Normanize his language, and the French to Anglicize his speech. en 2008 A History of the Middle Ages, 300–1500 John M. Riddle 219 Raised among the Normans in France, Edward spoke French and attempted to Normanize the English court. Derived terms en Normanization Normanizer