The passage discusses the history and evolution of the English language from its origins as Old English to Middle English following the Norman conquest in 1066 introducing French influences, and the development of Modern English which began in the late 15th century. It notes that English continues to change and evolve as new words are regularly added from other languages and existing words take on new meanings or fall out of use.
The passage discusses the history and evolution of the English language from its origins as Old English to Middle English following the Norman conquest in 1066 introducing French influences, and the development of Modern English which began in the late 15th century. It notes that English continues to change and evolve as new words are regularly added from other languages and existing words take on new meanings or fall out of use.
The passage discusses the history and evolution of the English language from its origins as Old English to Middle English following the Norman conquest in 1066 introducing French influences, and the development of Modern English which began in the late 15th century. It notes that English continues to change and evolve as new words are regularly added from other languages and existing words take on new meanings or fall out of use.