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Middle English Dialects: The Regional Mosaic of Language in Transition
Episode 107
Published 6 days ago
Description
Explore how 12th‑15th century England was a linguistic patchwork, with five major dialect families shaping the Chancery Standard and modern spelling. From Viking Norse influence to Norman French loanwords, discover how regional speech carved the path for today’s English.
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