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56 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2016
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Following the Norman Conquest of England, the French-educated scribes encountered the English language used by the Anglo-Saxons. The new scribes discovered unfamiliar letters and strange spellings. Early Middle English documents like the Ormulum show several spelling innovations introduced during this … Continue reading →
Released:
Dec 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 6: Indo-European Words: A look at words used by the original Indo-Europeans and the clues such words provide to the identity of the first Indo-Europeans. The etymology of modern English words is explored in relation to the original Indo-European words. by The History of English Podcast