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Guernésiais, also known as Dgèrnésiais, Guernsey French, Guernsey Norman French, is the variety of Norman language spoken in Guernsey. It is sometimes known on the island, by the semi-disparaging name "patois". As one of the Oïl languages, it has its roots in the Latin language, but has had strong influence from both Norse and English at different points in its history. There is intercomprehension (with some difficulty) with Jèrriais-speakers from Jersey and Norman-speakers from mainland... full article at wikipedia
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