Anglo-Norman Dictionary

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The AND is an open-access digital platform at Aberystwyth University about Anglo-Norman, the type of French used in the British Isles throughout the medieval period.- visit https://anglo-norman.net.

Anglo-Norman Dictionary
A screenshot of the entry wach on the Anglo-Norman Dictionary website, explaining the meaning of the interjection as 'Aha, aha!', sneer, expression of gloating triumph'.
Clip showing a tutorial to the search functions of the ANglo-Norman Dictionary platform.
Clip showing a tutorial to the search functions of the ANglo-Norman Dictionary platform.
Clip showing a tutorial to the search functions of the ANglo-Norman Dictionary platform.
Clip showing a tutorial to the search functions of the ANglo-Norman Dictionary platform.
Clip showing a tutorial to the search functions of the ANglo-Norman Dictionary platform.
Image: The devils' Council (Paris, BnF, Français 91 f.1). source: https://portail.biblissima.fr/ . This medieval illumination depicts a vivid and chaotic scene of demons and tortured souls. On the left side, a council of devils convenes in a rocky, infernal landscape. The central demon, standing atop a two-headed beast, wields a staff as he addresses the other grotesque creatures, who listen attentively. The figures are menacing, with exaggerated faces, horns, and twisted bodies. On the right side, the image shifts to a hellish portrayal of human suffering. Demons are shown tormenting humans in various ways: some victims are bound and led away, while others are attacked by demonic creatures. The setting is a mix of dark rocky terrain and twisted structures. The entire scene serves as a graphic illustration of punishment and chaos, emphasizing the manuscript’s moral and religious message about sin and damnation.
Image: Astronomer(s) (Paris, BnF, Français 134 f.169). Source: https://portail.biblissima.fr/ . This medieval illumination depicts a group of three scholars dressed in brightly colored robes and hats, observing a celestial sphere representing the Earth. The Earth is surrounded by stars and a deep blue background, with a detailed depiction of a cityscape on its surface, symbolizing medieval cosmological understanding. The figures stand outdoors amidst foliage, looking thoughtfully at the globe as if discussing astronomical theories. The intricate decorations around the frame and the French script below suggest that the scene comes from a manuscript related to cosmology or geography.
Image: Saint Jerome paying his professor (France, Paris. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Latin 1 f.3v). Source : https://portail.biblissima.fr/ . This medieval illumination depicts Saint Jerome in two different scenes. On the left, Jerome, identified by his halo, is leaving a city gate and gesturing towards a ship on the water, symbolizing his journey. The ship, with several passengers visible, has its sail unfurled, indicating readiness for travel. The city architecture is detailed, showing fortified walls, towers, and a statue of a Roman goddess. On the right, Jerome is seated outside a different city and appears to be handing a coin to a bearded figure holding a book, symbolizing the payment for his education. The colors are vibrant, with rich reds, blues, and gold accents.
Saison : automne/Season: autumn (Paris, BnF, Français 9140 f.186v). Source: https://portail.biblissima.fr/ . In this medieval representation of autumn, we see two people: one picking apples and the other grappes.
Image: Habacuc transportant des vivres pour Daniel/Habakkuk carrying supplies for Daniel (France, Tours, Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 13 f. 086). Source: https://portail.biblissima.fr/
[Illustration: Repas - Tirage du vin (France, Abbeville. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 16 f. 015v)] This image is a medieval manuscript illumination with vibrant colors and gold accents. It is divided into three main panels: The top panel shows a pair of feet in blue hosiery, suggesting a figure just out of view. The central panel features two men working; one is pouring wine from a barrel into a container, while the other holds a jug and appears to be assisting or waiting to receive the liquid. The bottom right panel shows an architectural feature resembling a window with two figures inside sitting at a table eating a meal Each panel is adorned with elaborate borders and decorative elements typical of medieval manuscripts. There is text above and below the central panel written in Latin.
[Illustration: Allegory of the Earth (Paris, BnF, Grec 1208 f.200)] In the medieval illumination, we see a central figure dressed in royal blue robes, seated amidst a lush garden. Surrounding this central character are three other figures, each engaged in different activities. The background is luxurious garden in a golden expanse, reminiscent of celestial light. It bathes the scene in a glow. One figures is climbing on a tree, one other is pouring water on the ground with a large vessel and a third one, a women half naked, stirs the soil with her hands.
[Illustration: Reconciliation of penitents on Maundy Thursday (France, Besançon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 138 f. 120)]
[Illustration: Climate : rain (France, Paris. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, NAL 1673 f.95v)]
[Illustration: Sports, Great Britain : England (France, Paris. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Français 22971 f.9v)]
[Illustration : Zodiac : Pisces (Paris, BnF, Latin 7330 f.33v)]
[Illustration: Mary fighting the devil while an angel holds baby Jesus, Taymouth Hours, c.1325–40: Yates Thompson MS 13, f. 155v.]
[illustration : Betis et Cassiel jouant au roi qui ne ment (France, Paris. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Français 12565 f.59)]
[Illustration: Cosmography diagrams (Paris, BnF, Espagnol 30 II); date: 1375]
[Illustration: Love shooting arrows at two lovers (France, Dijon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 526 f. 004)]
[Illustration: Heart in front of the Pleasure tapestry, (France, Paris. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des manuscrits, Français 24399 f.114)]
Illustration: Creation of the Earth (France, Paris. Bibliothèque Mazarine, Ms 313 f. 004v)
[Illustration: Capricorn (France, Lyon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms 5140 f. 013v) 1420-1435]
[Illustration: Saturn, Capricorn and Aquarius (France, Angers. Bibliothèque municipale, Rés. SA 3390, f. 069) 1493]
[Illustration : Constellation, Capricorne (France, Lyon. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms 172 f. 047) 15th C]
Phoenix rising from its ashes (France, Amiens, Bibliothèques d'Amiens Métropole, Ms. 399 f. 144v), 1447
Illustration: banquet at Joseph's (Paris, BnF, NAL 2334 f.44), 6th C
Illustration: Zodiac, Sagittarius and Capricornus (Paris, BnF, Hébreu 1120 f.145), 15th Century
[Illustration: Zodiac, decan of Sagittarius (Paris, BnF, Arabe 2583 f. 25v) 15thC]
[Illustration: Zodiac Sagittarius (Paris, BnF, Latin 7331 f. 27v), 15thC]
[illustration: Llanarthne Monastery, looking east along the north side]
llustration: Zodiac: Scorpio; Paris, BnF, Latin 7330 f.23v
Illustration : Astrology : Venus; Paris, BnF, Latin 7330 f.54
Illustration: Medical Zodiac ; Paris, BnF, Latin 7028 f. 154 ; 11th century
Illustration: Neron sets fire to Rome; Paris, BnF, Français 230 f.195v
[Illustration: Virtue giving a hand to Benevolence and Knowledge; France, Chantilly, Musée Condé, Bibliothèque, Ms. 278 f. 018]
Arthur crossing the Channel (Paris, BnF, Français 122 f.314)