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French. After the Norman conquest French had such a impact on the English language that Middle English looks nothing like Old English, because we adopted and adapted so many of their words!

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What language influenced the old English language?

Norman French influenced it heavily from 1066 onward, and eventually turned it into Middle English.


Which language most heavily influenced English during the middle English period?

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What historical event has was greatly influenced the English language?

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Did the old English language stop in 1066?

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