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some dutch words that we still use today are cookie waffle and coal.
Pork, Beef and Mutton
Challenge, candle, castle, pocket, fork, warranty, war,cauldron, causeway,Êgarden, and cattle are just a fewÊNorman words are still in use today in the English language.
Anglo-Saxons did not use nappies in the modern sense. Instead, they typically wrapped infants in cloth or used natural materials like wool, which could be tied around the baby to absorb waste. These makeshift coverings were often changed frequently, similar to how some cultures still use cloth for infants today. The concept of disposable nappies as we know them today did not exist during that time.
A variety of Shakespearian words are still used today but many of the words were made up by William and many may be rather familiar.
Two Taino words that we still use today are "hurricane" and "hammock". "Hurricane" is derived from the Taino word "huracán", meaning storm or god of storm. "Hammock" comes from the Taino word "hamaca", which means fishing net.
Many words used in law, medicine, science and theology are Latin.
The Anglo-Saxons significantly influenced modern English culture, language, and legal systems. Their Old English laid the foundation for the English language, contributing many words still in use today. Additionally, the establishment of local governance and legal practices during their rule helped shape contemporary British law and parliamentary systems. Their rich literary tradition, exemplified by works like "Beowulf," continues to impact English literature and storytelling.
Yes, shadufs are still in use today.
The 2 locks that are still in use today is the Poe and the MacArthur locks.!!
The Saxons were Germans who invaded Britain, taking advantage of the Roman withdrawal in the early Fifth Century. They ruled England until beaten by the Normans in 1066. Another group of German invaders called the Angles invaded Great Britain at the same time, which is why the English today are sometimes called Anglo-Saxons. England is named after the Angles.
Are ploughs and fallow land still use today