English words from Anglo-Norman
- vendorA person or a company that vends or sells.
- mergerOne that merges.
- terrierA dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
- resemblanceThe quality or state of resembling.
- molineThe crossed iron that supports the upper millstone by resting on the spindle; a millrind.
- grantorA person who grants something.
- amenableWilling to respond to persuasion or suggestions.
- detainerThe right to keep a person, or a person's goods or property, against his will; a type of custody.
- procheinNext; nearest.
- covert baronCovert, under coverture; married.
- cy presIn the law governing charitable trusts, the doctrine that a court may direct the funds of the trust to a best alternative, to be chosen when the original beneficiary or direction is no longer possible or practicable, e.g. because it has ceased to exist or was ambiguously named.
- essoinerAn attorney who sufficiently excuses the absence of another.
- inveigleTo convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles.
- mesnaltyThe position or land of a mesne lord.
- mort d'ancestorA case or writ relating to the recovery of an inherited estate that has been taken or occupied by another party following the death of a relative.
- neifA woman born in the state of serfdom; a female serf.
- pernancyA taking or reception, as the receiving of rents or tithes in kind, the receiving of profits.
- poulaineA long, pointed toe of a shoe, a style fashionable in the 14th and 15th centuries.
- subornTo induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
- WasteneysA surname from French.