| 释义 |
nor·man
I. \ˈnȯrmən, ˈnȯ(ə)m-\ noun
(-s)
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French normant, from Old Norse Northmann-, Northmathr Norwegian, Scandinavian, from northr north + mann-, mathr man — more at north, man
1. : a native or inhabitant of Normandy:
a. : one of the Scandinavians who conquered Normandy in the 10th century
b. : a member of the Norman-French people who conquered England in 1066 under William the Conqueror
2. : norman-french
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Normandy or the Normans
< Norman castle >
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : a heavy wooden or iron bar to insert into a hole in a bitt or stanchion in order to guide or secure a cable or rope
2. : a pin used in a hole for any of various purposes (as a fid through a rudderhead) |