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English Across Time
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English Across Time
Old English
- Latin had some influence in English during the 1st to 5th century, however most of its influence came much later. A lot of the influence came from northern Germanic Tribes (Anglo Saxons) who migrated over in the 5th Century
- Middle English
- The Normans, after their conquest in 1066, brought with them a French influence. this lead to the more wealthy individuals speaking French while the 'peasants'/middle and lower class people spoke English still.
- Middle English
- Latin had some influence in English during the 1st to 5th century, however most of its influence came much later. A lot of the influence came from northern Germanic Tribes (Anglo Saxons) who migrated over in the 5th Century