Normandy
[nawr-muh n-dee]
- a region in N France along the English Channel: invaded and settled by Scandinavians in the 10th century, becoming a duchy in a.d. 911; later a province, the capital of which was Rouen; Allied invasion in World War II began here June 6, 1944.
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Contemporary Examples
And as his stunned neighbors in Normandy might tell you, even allegedly nice guys are fair game.
He had as a helpful ally in this Adolf Hitler, who kept refusing to believe the Normandy landings were the main landings.
I visited Normandy for the first time a few weeks ago for the sole purpose of tasting cider at one specific estate.
Case in point—a Normandy estate that is making cider that rivals the area's fine wine.
The soldiers who landed at Normandy knew that the whole country was thinking of them.
Historical Examples
He found a changed state of affairs on his arrival in Normandy.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward IICharlotte Mary Yonge
It was the last time Robert of Normandy saw the face of his only child.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward IICharlotte Mary Yonge
I went twice to Havre in this ship also, when I left her for the Normandy, in the same line.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
When I got in, in the Normandy, it happened as usual, though I took a short swing only.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
Then, a little later, Roger and she went off to spend a honeymoon in Normandy.
Changing WindsSt. John G. Ervine
Normandy
- a former province of N France, on the English Channel: settled by Vikings under Rollo in the 10th century; scene of the Allied landings in 1944. Chief town: RouenFrench name: Normandie (nɔrmɑ̃di)
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Word Origin and History for normandy
Normandy
literally "region settled by Vikings;" from Normand (see Norman).
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