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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Normand, n. Also: -mande, -mawnd, -mund, -mond. [ME. (14–15th c.) normant, -mande (Manning), OF. normant, -mand: cf. Norman.] A Norman, esp. one of those who came to England following the Norman Conquest. — c1420 Wynt. i. 1371.
The Normawndys [C. Normundis, W. Normandeis] eftyr wan Ingland c1515 Asl. MS. I. 193/6.
And sa remanis the ile … occupijt with ws Scottis in Scotland and Normandis in Yngland 1535 Stewart 46789.
Ane greit Normond [L. vir natione Normanus] than … No Inglisman mycht stryve aganis his strak 1549 Compl. 85/11.
Ingland sal be first conqueist be the Deynis, and syne be the Saxons, and thirdly be the Normandis