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Episode 51: Norse Words and a New English
Episode 51: Norse Words and a New English
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57 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2014
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During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how … Continue reading →
Released:
Oct 24, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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