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How did the Celts coming into Britain influence the English language?
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∙ 16y ago
The Romano Brythons were the occupants of 'Britain' when the Anglo Saxons and Jutes
arrived . The word 'Celt' is suspect in the light of the movement of the Amazigh Celt tribes through Southern Europe, and it is doubtful if they ever existed in the land that became England, although remnants of these tribes lived on in South Western Ireland. There are only a dozen Brythonic words (Welsh) in English.
The Celts were in Britain long before the English language existed. Celtic influence on English is minimal. There are more Amerindian words in English than Celtic ones.
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∙ 16y ago
The Celts brought their language, which influenced early English by contributing words related to nature, geography, and daily life. Over time, as different groups invaded Britain and established settlements, the English language continued to evolve with influences from Latin, Old Norse, and Norman French.
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