History GCSE
Norman French
What Norman French means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Norman French
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The spoken language of the elite, which became the language of government, law and the aristocracy.
Topics that use Norman French
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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