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old north french

 

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Noun old north french has 1 sense
  1. Norman-French, Old North French - the medieval Norman dialect of Old French
    --1 is a kind of French

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Old North French

Description

Old North French refers to the various dialects and forms of the French language that were spoken in the northern regions of France during the medieval period, from the 9th to the 14th century. It is considered an ancestor to the modern Norman languages.

Sense 1: Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The medieval French dialects primarily spoken in the northern regions of France.

Example Sentence: Many literary works were written in Old North French during the medieval era.

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Sense 2: Historical Usage

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or originating from the Old North French dialects.

Example Sentence: Scholars study various documents written in Old North French to understand the linguistic evolution of the region.

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Sense 3: Regional Influence

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to things or people associated with the northern regions of France during the medieval period.

Example Sentence: The architecture in this town shows the influence of Old North French style.

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