History of English

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  • 1. ANGLO - SAXON
    410

    1. ANGLO - SAXON

  • Beginning of the English Language
    410

    Beginning of the English Language

    The Romans leaves Pantain
  • Start flooding for Germanic tribes
    450

    Start flooding for Germanic tribes

    • Creation of Anglo - Saxon term
    • Four days were named for their gods. * Some words like: house, woman, werewolf; anglo-saxon words: nihil, mater.
  • Christian Missionaries
    597

    Christian Missionaries

    • Words like: martyr (sacrificed), bishop (high clergyman) , font (rich source).
  • The Vikings arrive
    Jan 25, 800

    The Vikings arrive

    • Words like: drag (touching ground) , ransack (register), thrust (force) , give (pass), take (carry)
  • 2.THE NORMAN CONQUES
    Feb 25, 1060

    2.THE NORMAN CONQUES

  • William the conqueror invades England.
    Feb 25, 1066

    William the conqueror invades England.

    • Appears French language.
    • Words like: judge, jury, evidence, beef, mutton, pork.