Normanize

English

Alternative forms

• Normanise

Etymology

Norman +‎ -ize

Verb

Normanize (third-person singular simple present Normanizes, present participle Normanizing, simple past and past participle Normanized)

1. To convert to the language or culture of Normandy.
   • 1825, Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Annual Report of the Council of the Society of Antiquaries, page 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.

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

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

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

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