Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-english
Noun
/oʊld ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
Definition
A form of the English language spoken and written in England from approximately 450 AD to 1150 AD.
Examples
- Beowulf is one of the most famous works written in Old English.
- Studying Old English provides insight into the history of the English language.
- Many aspects of modern English have their roots in Old English.
Meaning
Old English is the earliest form of the English language, characterized by a complex system of inflections and a vocabulary that is largely Germanic in origin.
Synonyms
- Anglo-Saxon
- Early English
