Normandy (nor'man-di), an ancient province of France occupied by the Northmen or Normans during their invasion.
Norn-Mother (norn), in Norse mythology, the Norns corresponded to the Fates in Greek myths.
notary (no'ta-ri), a public officer who examines legal papers to make certain that they are genuine or true and sets the seal of his office upon the same.
Nubian geographer (nu'bi-an je-og'ra-fer), Poe, in all probability, refers to the African geographer, Ptolemy. 150 A. D.
nullification (nul'i-fi-ka'shun), an act giving the State the right to cancel a law of Congress.
Numidian lion (nu-mid'i-an), the fierce animals which attacked the gladiators in the arena were brought from Numidia, a country in northern Africa.
nurtured (nur'turd), nourished, trained.
nymph (nimf), a goddess presiding over mountains, forests, meadows, or waters.
obeisance (e-ba'sans; e-be'), a sign of respect; a bow.
obligatory (ob'li-ga-to-ri; ob-lig'-a-to-ri), required, binding in law or conscience.