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This category contains sites that focus on the Middle English language. Middle English is the second great stage of the English language, succeeding Old English and preceding Modern English. It was in use in England from approximately 1150 to 1500.
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Explains the historical development of Old English and Middle English. Covers grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and dialects.
Displays Old English, Middle English, and Modern English versions of each verse in Luke 2:1-19.
Gives modern English definitions of the most essential Middle English words. By A.L. Mayhew and W.W Skeat.
Describes the development of the English language during the Middle English period.
An exposition of the history of English in each of its periods, including the Middle English period. By Albert C. Baugh and Thomas Cable.
Describes the development of Middle English during the centuries it was in use. By David Crystal. From the British Library.
The authoritative dictionary of Middle English words. Includes a search engine. From the Middle English Compendium (MEC).
A list of Middle English words you can refer to when reading Chaucer or other Middle English texts. The entries are contained in a Word file that is downloaded automatically when you access this site. You can view or print this file, scroll through the entries, or search for a particular entry.
Although designed as a glossary to Kenneth Sisam's "Fourteenth Century Verse and Prose," J.R.R. Tolkien's Vocabulary also serves as a dictionary of the most common Middle English words, which Tolkien refers to as "the backbone of the language." His Vocabulary is intended to facilitate "a good working knowledge" of this language. Project Gutenberg e-book.
An introduction to the history and key features of Middle English. By Philip Durkin of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Explains the poetic principles and techniques employed in Old English and Middle English poetry. Covers the distinctive features of Old English verse, the transition from Old English to Middle English poetic forms, foreign influences on Middle English poetry, and the alliterative revival.
This Merriam-Webster Online article describes the characteristics of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. Includes illustrative passages from Old English and Middle English.
Describes the development of Middle English during the centuries it was in use. By David Crystal. From the British Library.
A list of Middle English words you can refer to when reading Chaucer or other Middle English texts. The entries are contained in a Word file that is downloaded automatically when you access this site. You can view or print this file, scroll through the entries, or search for a particular entry.
An exposition of the history of English in each of its periods, including the Middle English period. By Albert C. Baugh and Thomas Cable.
Although designed as a glossary to Kenneth Sisam's "Fourteenth Century Verse and Prose," J.R.R. Tolkien's Vocabulary also serves as a dictionary of the most common Middle English words, which Tolkien refers to as "the backbone of the language." His Vocabulary is intended to facilitate "a good working knowledge" of this language. Project Gutenberg e-book.
Gives modern English definitions of the most essential Middle English words. By A.L. Mayhew and W.W Skeat.
Explains the poetic principles and techniques employed in Old English and Middle English poetry. Covers the distinctive features of Old English verse, the transition from Old English to Middle English poetic forms, foreign influences on Middle English poetry, and the alliterative revival.
Describes the development of the English language during the Middle English period.
The authoritative dictionary of Middle English words. Includes a search engine. From the Middle English Compendium (MEC).
An introduction to the history and key features of Middle English. By Philip Durkin of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Displays Old English, Middle English, and Modern English versions of each verse in Luke 2:1-19.
Explains the historical development of Old English and Middle English. Covers grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and dialects.
This Merriam-Webster Online article describes the characteristics of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. Includes illustrative passages from Old English and Middle English.
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