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English directly borrowed the word "appropriate" from the Latin word "appropriātus," which means "to make one's own" or "to assign." This borrowing occurred during the Middle English period (1150-1500).

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What languaga did English directly borrow the word succession from?

English directly borrowed the word "succession" from the Middle French word "succession," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "successio."


What languaga did English directly borrow the word inhibit from?

English borrowed the word "inhibit" from Latin, where it is derived from the verb "inhibere," meaning "to hold in, check, restrain."


What language did Old English borrow merci?

Old French. But THEY borrowed it from Latin. From Greek to Latin to French to English


When did the English borrow the French language?

Assuming by "borrow" adopt is meant, never. Beginning with the Norman Conquest in 1066, a Germanic-influenced form of Old French, called Norman French became the official language of England although Latin was used in law and in ecclesiastical circles. This led to the eventual emergence of Modern English, which has many French words and uses some French grammar, but it has to be remembered that English has borrowed words from many languages, and French words in English use have come into the language at different times and from different dialects. Answer The English borrowed French for a short time, but gave it back.


Were does the English language come from?

The English language has evolved from a combination of Germanic and Romance languages. It was heavily influenced by the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans through invasions and conquests in England. Over time, English continued to borrow words from other languages through colonization, trade, and cultural exchange.

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