Normanize

present singular third person Normanizes · participle present Normanizing · participle past Normanized · past Normanized · alternative Normanise

1. To convert to the language or culture of Normandy.

   Self-interest led the Saxon to Normanize his language, and the French to Anglicize his speech.

   1853, A Hand-book of engrafted words of the English language, page 24

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   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.

   1825, Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Annual Report of the Council of the Society of Antiquaries, page 29

   Raised among the Normans in France, Edward spoke French and attempted to Normanize the English court.

   2008, John M. Riddle, A History of the Middle Ages, 300–1500, page 219