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What language is'Courtheuse', Robert's nickname, derived from?

  • Norman French

  • Old English

  • Latin

  • Middle Dutch

Answer

Courtheuse is a Norman French word that means'courtly' or'courteous'. It was Robert's nickname, and it is likely that he was given this nickname because of his refined manners and etiquette.
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