Anglo-Norman

Anglo-Norman refers to the variety of the Norman French language used in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. When the Normans, who spoke a dialect of Old French, ruled England, their language influenced English culture, law, and administration. Anglo-Norman became the language of the aristocracy and was used in legal documents, literature, and poetry for several centuries. While it eventually evolved into Middle English, many words and phrases from Anglo-Norman remain in modern English, especially in law, government, and cuisine, highlighting its lasting impact on the English language.