Anglo-Saxon Words
Old English, or Anglo-Saxon as it is also known, is the oldest form of English. The original speakers of ‘English’ … Continued
word origins
Words from French
The Impact of French on English: Language of the Ruling Classes The main period for the introduction of French words
Words from Arabic
The Arabic influence on the English of science, mathematics and cuisine The Muslim conquest and settlement of al-Andalus came when
Words from Hindi
Hindi is a member of the Indo-European family of languages, which means that it is a distant relative of English.
Words from Latin
Britain was a province of Rome for almost 400 years but when the Western Empire collapsed Germanic invaders brought to
Words from Sanskrit
Sanskrit: an ancient but still living language Sanskrit, unlike Latin, is still spoken to this day (although not by a
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