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old English comes mainly from the angles of Germany but middle English has french influences from the Norman conquest

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What language came before English?

English has its origins in ancient Germanic roots. But there is more. There was Olde English, Middle English and Modern English. If you heard someone speak in Olde English you would not understand 90 percent of what they said and they would not understand you. We speak Modern English which has evolved from Olde and Middle English.


Is it tooth or toothe?

The correct spelling is tooth without an 'e' on the end. 'Toothe' is simply incorrect. It is not even an Olde English spelling.


How many languages use the English alaphbet?

English uses a modified Roman alphabet. The old English alphabet, with its eth and thorn, is extinct, preserved as the "y" ( really a thorn, or th ) in pseudo-archaic signs for Ye Olde Teae Shoppe.


What is OLDE?

Old is an adjective that can mean not new, or (for people and animals) nonspecifically elderly, aged. It can also mean previous, or superseded (e.g. old methods). Old can be a negative attribute (old shoes, old roof) or a positive attribute (old coins, antique furniture). Sometimes it is too vague an adjective, as in "old car" (which could mean 5 years old or 50) and "old building" (20 years old or 300 years).


What is another form of the English language?

British English: Used in the United Kingdom and its territories, with differences in spelling, vocabulary, and sometimes grammar (e.g., "colour" vs. "color," "lift" vs. "elevator"). American English: The form of English spoken in the United States, with its own variations in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar (e.g., "theater" vs. "theatre," "favorite" vs. "favourite"). Australian English: English spoken in Australia, which also includes unique slang and expressions. Canadian English: Spoken in Canada, often blending British and American influences. Pidgin or Creole English: Simplified forms of English that develop when people from different language backgrounds need to communicate (e.g., Hawaiian Pidgin or Jamaican Patois).

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What language came before English?

English has its origins in ancient Germanic roots. But there is more. There was Olde English, Middle English and Modern English. If you heard someone speak in Olde English you would not understand 90 percent of what they said and they would not understand you. We speak Modern English which has evolved from Olde and Middle English.


What is the origin of the words olde and shoppe?

"Olde" is an archaic spelling of "old" that was commonly used in Middle English. "Shoppe" is an archaic spelling of "shop" that was influenced by Middle Dutch and Middle Low German. Both words were commonly used in medieval England and have since evolved in modern English.


Does old English sound similar to modern English?

Olde English is known for sounding very similar to modern English. This is because modern English was derived from Olde English and the British. Shakespeare is written in Olde English.


Does Old English sounds very similar to Modern English?

Olde English is known for sounding very similar to modern English. This is because modern English was derived from Olde English and the British. Shakespeare is written in Olde English.


When was Olde English - sketch comedy - created?

Olde English - sketch comedy - was created in 2002.


When did Olde English - sketch comedy - end?

Olde English - sketch comedy - ended in 2008.


Olde English 800 is a brand of?

40oz


What are the release dates for Olde English Christmas - 1977 TV?

Olde English Christmas - 1977 TV was released on: USA: 14 December 1977


Which is bigger a normal Bulldog or a British Bulldog?

It depends on what you mean by "normal". There are English, Olde English, American, French and Victorian bulldogs/bulldogges. French are the smallest, then English, then Olde English and Victorian, then American.


The Old English word modor means?

I do not think that is a word in olde English.


What would you call an English cross olde English pup?

Anything you wish


How did Meaty of Rob and Big die?

I just got an Olde English Bulldogge and I'm thinking Meaty is English, because of that roll of skin above his nose- that's what makes me think he's just "English". Despite what people may say, there IS a difference between an "Olde English Bulldogge" and "English Bulldog". A little info I've learned here- "French" bulldogs have larger ears and are smaller in size, he's no way French..... and "American" bulldogs have large noses and keep their tails....sometimes it can be pretty tough to tell between Olde English and English, but I'd venture to say he's an English Bulldog.